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Old 08-20-2020, 06:56 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by easiestrider View Post
I recently bought a 2000 boxster with 41000 mi. I was discussing with my Porsche mechanic replacing the IMS bearing with the clutch to be worry free. He said not a good idea. He believes the failure rate is low and actually replacing the bearing could lower the value of the car as it is recommended that these be replaced every 3 years while an original if not failed early in driving these cars, is more reliable than those with a replacement. He states there are too many mechanics not replacing them correctly and when one buys one with a replacement done, it is a gamble.
Ask your mechanic if he has ever heard of LN Engineering?
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