new clutch, what else can be replaced?

[Perfectlap]

I'm preparing to have my clutch replaced. In addition to the RMS and upgrading the IMS what else can be replaced while all this is being taken apart? I took the Boxster to the dealer for something unrelated and asked them to give me price list for shocks, clutch, brakes etc. The dealer suggested rear axles since they claim there won't be an aditional charge for labor, just parts. I later looked at the printout and noticed the dealer price was about $1K for the parts. What does this really cost?
I came across this which seems to be a mistake.
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2000/porsche/boxster/driveshaft_-ar-_axle/axle_assembly.html

I also came across this, anyone familiar with it?
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FLANGE\ UPDATED VERSION WITH 4MM THICK SEAL BOXSTER & "S" CARRERA & CARRERA 4 THRU '01'
http://www.patrickmotorsports.com/part/1527/

p.s.
anyone buy a clutch kit recently at a steal of a deal?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

I'm preparing to have my clutch replaced. In addition to the RMS and upgrading the IMS what else can be replaced while all this is being taken apart? I took the Boxster to the dealer for something unrelated and asked them to give me price list for shocks, clutch, brakes etc. The dealer suggested rear axles since they claim there won't be an aditional charge for labor, just parts. I later looked at the printout and noticed the dealer price was about $1K for the parts. What does this really cost?
I came across this which seems to be a mistake.
http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2000/porsche/boxster/driveshaft_-ar-_axle/axle_assembly.html

I also came across this, anyone familiar with it?
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FLANGE\ UPDATED VERSION WITH 4MM THICK SEAL BOXSTER & "S" CARRERA & CARRERA 4 THRU '01'
http://www.patrickmotorsports.com/part/1527/

The axels in your link are cheap Chinese knock offs; the heavier flange is an OEM update part.

[Perfectlap]

Pelican have their axle assemblys for $750 per side. At $57 Those must some really cheap knock offs alright. I'm guess its just the boots.


Although this site has them similarly cheap...claiming a "$636 savings".

http://www.********************************************************************************************/shop_parts/axle_assembly/porsche/boxster.html

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

Pelican have their axle assemblys for $750 per side. At $57 Those must some really cheap knock offs alright. I'm guess its just the boots.


Although this site has them similarly cheap...claiming a "$636 savings".

http://www.********************************************************************************************/shop_parts/axle_assembly/porsche/boxster.html

No, it is the entire axel assembly...................

[stephen wilson]

unless your car has very high miles, you shouldn't have to replace the axles. The axle boots, on the other hand, I would do.

[Perfectlap]

how labor intensive is replacing the axle assemblies later?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

how labor intensive is replacing the axle assemblies later?

It is going to cost you to replace them later, parts and a couple hours labor at the prevailing rate. Why not consider having them inspect the axels for wear and just repack and replace the boots while it is apart? Usually, the 6 speed axels fail because the boots blew out and the CV's died from dirt and lack of lubrication; if your existing boots and axels are in good shape, repacking and new boots is much cheaper than new OEM axels..................providing the dealer will do it (many won’t, they just want to swap out parts and bill you)………….

[JFP in PA]

Oh, and I’ll guarantee you that a dealer will not install the LN IMS upgrade, all they will install is a new OEM IMS unit, which will put you right back in the land of not knowing when it is going to fail. The reason a dealer will not do the LN unit is that installing one would be tantamount to and admission that the OEM version has a potential problem; so they won’t do it………………..

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

how labor intensive is replacing the axle assemblies later?

Perfectlap,

I have replaced complete drive shafts (axles) many times on different cars and IMHO, it is a fairly easy task (as long as one of the allen bolts is not stripped, which will require dremmel surgery), if your bolts look rusty, pre-treat them with PB Blaster before attempting to remove them

Seriously could be a fun Saturday project to remove the axles, clean the bearings, re-lubed them and replace the boot, perhaps the only 'special tool' will be a torque meter.