[boxster]

Originally Posted by Gelbster

Sometimes the best(?) answer is to just follow what has worked best for others .
No need for DOF + Hybrid ceramic bearing. Splash is sufficient. If you wanted to experiment, you could buy a DOF kit and substitute a hybrid ceramic bearing for the generic steel bearing usually included.The generic bearing is only worth $5.
Nobody sells a full ceramic IMSB?
TechnoFix DOF - Solves the IMS issue in 1997 - 2008 Porsches
Is this what you mean? check size.
6204-2RS Bearing Hybrid Ceramic Sealed 20x47x14: Deep Groove Ball Bearings: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
A bigger challenge may be to find an IMSB tool kit at a reasonable price that ships to Malta?
Intermediate Shaft Seal IMS Retrofit Pro Tool Kit for Boxster 986 996 997 99 | eBay

I was just curious as to why LN dont do their bearing fully ceramic,is it cause of cost,or is a hybrid ceramic the best way to go? Is it the cage or the balls themselves that will fail first in a hybrid ceramic bearing? Yes,thats the sight I will have to buy everything from, design 911 in the UK,including bearings. Nothing comes cheap, thats the problem,its gonna coast literally thousands to get this done,since shipping is quite expensive,and I'm going to be ordering clutch kit and flywheel as well, so that's why I want to spend wisely �� I think I get the impression that the majority here lean towards LN's bearings,right? Btw,how many cam covers will I need to replace on a 5 chain car, is it 2? And do you know the part number for the micro encapsulated bolts as well? Design 911 sell micro encapsulated bolts for clutch and flywheel,any idea I those fit the ims bearing flange?