Dispeling M96 engine rumors - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

jmatta · 01-13-2010, 12:09 PM

Keeping this civil, I have one comment, since I brought this up.

Jake and Charles are real; you can talk to them and we know where they are and their expertise is proven. JFP in PA is a known, knowledgeable contributor.

Others that chime in (with no substantiation) cannot be taken seriously, as they have zero credibility. "Brian Porsche Tech" is as real as the tooth fairy, as far as I'm concerned.

Dragonwind · 01-14-2010, 03:12 AM

Because tone is a hard thing to convey over the internet to me Jake makes it sound like every engine is about to die but if you read most all of his posts you see that he really is just trying to help everyone out. If it wasn't for him working with LN I'd never have the new bearing in my car.

One thing I'll add, and it seems to come up every so ofter, is that the more and harder you drive the car the longer it lasts. These older Boxsters with low milage seem to die young. Maybe this has to do with heat which the stock bearing cannot take very well who knows but I recall reading that even Jake's shop will tell you that.

Anyways nothing but respect for the man and what he's done to aid our passion.

Chris

cvhs18472 · 01-14-2010, 03:53 AM

When first got my 98 Boxster w/tip I had no idea about the IMS failures even though I reseaeched Boxsters for awhile. For the first couple of months I worried about the engine taking a s**t. I then realized that the reason I purchased the car was to drive like hell. I haven't worried since. If and when the engine goes south I will send it to Jake to have it rebuilt . I like my car and with the cost of improvements which I have made it will probably be a wash with money. I like having cars for a long time and getting to know them. To me the Box is worth getting to know. Going through life worrying about everything will kill you as quickly as being stupid and it certainly no fun. ED

Lil bastard · 01-14-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cvhs18472

When first got my 98 Boxster w/tip I had no idea about the IMS failures even though I reseaeched Boxsters for awhile. For the first couple of months I worried about the engine taking a s**t. I then realized that the reason I purchased the car was to drive like hell. I haven't worried since. If and when the engine goes south I will send it to Jake to have it rebuilt . I like my car and with the cost of improvements which I have made it will probably be a wash with money. I like having cars for a long time and getting to know them. To me the Box is worth getting to know. Going through life worrying about everything will kill you as quickly as being stupid and it certainly no fun. ED

IMS is not a common failure on the early cars, and less problematic with the Tip vs Manual cars, in fact it's quite rare. It didn't become a significant issue until Porsche modified their original design. The least of my worries with my '99 is IMS.

Cheers!

Jake Raby · 01-14-2010, 05:22 PM

Its always the vendor.... the horrible, money stealing, vendor. We are all a bunch of lying bastards that don't care if your car even runs. Thats the way people make us out to be and I am absolutely sick of it. Done with it.

If it weren't for a couple of really motivated vendors the IMS retrofit would not be in question, because it would not be possible and engines would not be getting saved from the scrap yard weekly.. You would not have a choice.

Keep complaining, at least we can pull the damn bearing- Porsche says thats impossible.

Your welcome.

coreseller · 01-14-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake Raby

Its always the vendor.... the horrible, money stealing, vendor. We are all a bunch of lying bastards that don't care if your car even runs. Thats the way people make us out to be and I am absolutely sick of it. Done with it.

If it weren't for a couple of really motivated vendors the IMS retrofit would not be in question, because it would not be possible and engines would not be getting saved from the scrap yard weekly.. You would not have a choice.

Keep complaining, at least we can pull the damn bearing- Porsche says thats impossible.

Your welcome.

Whole heartedly agree with your sentiments. You, Pedro, Jay (who was offering research) who offer answers too often get crap thrown at you when you try to offer solutions to known issues. Don't get too discouraged guys, there's plenty of us in the background watching and reading without posting............

jbs986 · 01-14-2010, 06:24 PM

Hi I am new to this board and this is My first post so please go easy on Me.

I bought My 99 Boxster 4 months ago, It is my first Porsche, I have been diving Corvettes for 17 years and I have always wanted to own a Porsche one day and now I do, love My 99 Box.

Before I bought My Box, I found this Board when I was doing My homework before buying My First Porsche and I am glad I found it, It helped Me in buying My Box.

I am glad that there are guys like Jake Raby out there that offer a retofit IMS and other Mods for the M96, So thanks Jake and others that post helpful info. on this board.

It has made owning My Porsche an enjoyable experience.

Thanks again.

Dragonwind · 01-15-2010, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake Raby

Its always the vendor.... the horrible, money stealing, vendor. We are all a bunch of lying bastards that don't care if your car even runs. Thats the way people make us out to be and I am absolutely sick of it. Done with it.

Um...I though a bunch of us were defending you...

Jake Raby · 01-15-2010, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragonwind

Um...I though a bunch of us were defending you...

Unfortunately not enough have been... The free information is over- if people are going to ******************** moan and complain I'll at least charge for what we share. This way at least we'll get something for putting up with all the crap.

Charles and I pour our entire lives into engine development and its pretty easy to get sick of people who make us out to be the bad guy.

Dragonwind · 01-15-2010, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake Raby

Its always the vendor.... the horrible, money stealing, vendor. We are all a bunch of lying bastards that don't care if your car even runs. Thats the way people make us out to be and I am absolutely sick of it. Done with it.

Um...I though a bunch of us were defending you...

+1 on on your feelings though as this gets out of hand sometimes.

Chris

jmatta · 01-15-2010, 03:06 AM

If it weren't for Jake and Charles, I would still be in the dark about potential problems with my Box and have few options should something go wrong. Instead, I have been proactively updating my engine with LN parts and will install the IMS update when an appropriate opportunity arises.

I applaud Jake and Charles' work and am sickened by the non-believers that jump on someone's bandwagon after only two posts and no credibility.

Please continue with your input and valuable updates...my car truly appreciates it!

Brucelee · 01-14-2010, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jmatta

Keeping this civil, I have one comment, since I brought this up.

Jake and Charles are real; you can talk to them and we know where they are and their expertise is proven. JFP in PA is a known, knowledgeable contributor.

Others that chime in (with no substantiation) cannot be taken seriously, as they have zero credibility. "Brian Porsche Tech" is as real as the tooth fairy, as far as I'm concerned.

You mean the tooth fairy is NOT real????????????????