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Old 05-06-2017, 07:15 AM   #3
JFP in PA
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Originally Posted by mjoshyuk View Post
Hi All
I have 2004 boxster S with 60k on the clock
The engine was changed out under warranty when the car was 18 months old (10k on the clock), I am assuming it had something to
The clutch was changed recently before I bought the car and there is no mention of IMS.
Do I need to worry about the IMS.
The answer to your question is probably yes. Any replacement engine installed after 2004 would be carrying the oversized "final solution" factory bearing. As noted, this is a non serviceable version (read it is larger than the opening in the rear of the cases, so it cannot be removed with the engine assembled). These bearings do fail as well, but as there is little you can do other removing the rear seal to allow it to fully lubricate by engine oil, which is your only option short of a full read down.
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