11-06-2010, 08:36 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Queensland, Australia
Posts: 1,522
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Isn't it great to hear a few good tales about the infamous IMS now and again.......
So, in the last month that's 3 IMS assemblies (mine, Sok and now Jim Miller) that have been replaced and found the old unit still servicable.
I guess Mike Focke's statistics prof won't like a sample of 3, but its a hell of a lot better that adding them to the 4 that Jake Raby had delivered to his forecourt earlier this week........
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2001 Boxster S (triple black). Sleeping easier with LN Engineering/Flat 6 IMS upgrade, low temp thermostat & underspeed pulley.
2001 MV Agusta F4.
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11-09-2010, 09:16 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Australia
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I too, have been worried about possible motor implosion and the associated costs of repair or replacement. As of yesterday my car has been dropped off for a new clutch assembly & IMS replacement. Should be back in a few days & will let you know if mine was good or otherwise.
The guys doing the work just replaced the IMS in a 2001 with 60000KM and the hardening was worn of the bearings...very lucky.
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Dave.
2001 Boxster S.
Speed yellow. 
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11-10-2010, 04:33 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Grosse Pointe, MI
Posts: 65
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Wondering about the "new" engine:
My car was built in Finland at the tail end of 98'. I had the infamous catastrophic engine failure at about 8k miles. This would have been in the 2002 time frame. Is there any way I can determine what engine I had mine replaced with? And, most importantly, is my IMS 'more' at risk, still?
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11-10-2010, 07:17 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: BC
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Originally Posted by Ray
Wondering about the "new" engine:
My car was built in Finland at the tail end of 98'. I had the infamous catastrophic engine failure at about 8k miles. This would have been in the 2002 time frame. Is there any way I can determine what engine I had mine replaced with? And, most importantly, is my IMS 'more' at risk, still?
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Apparently all engines up to the new generation (MY2010?), where there is no IMS, are subject to the same problem.
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2001 Boxster, 5 spd, Seal Grey
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11-11-2010, 09:30 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Australia
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OK, I have my car back.
2001 Boxster S 66,000km. Had a dual row bearing.
Dual mass flywheel was U/S, had 20mm movement. Clutch face about 50% worn, thrust bearing OK. All now replaced. IMS replaced with LN unit.
A few observations, clutch action alot lighter, timing chain rattle on startup now gone.
Total price $4699 AUD.
While alot of $$ it gives me peace of mind that there is one less thing to go wrong.
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Dave.
2001 Boxster S.
Speed yellow.
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11-12-2010, 05:42 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Maryland
Posts: 47
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Picked up my car after new IMS, RMS and clutch. Enjoyed driving it home and parked it in the driveway. Moved it to the garage and noticed I was leaking oil. Bummed. Goes back to the shop tomorrow morning. I just want to get out and drive this thing.
Still glad I replaced the IMS but the car didn't leak oil before I had the work done.
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11-13-2010, 09:42 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Maryland
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Car fixed, oil plug seal missing or blow out. Guy who did the work was very apologetic, open his shop on Saturday to look at it and fix it. Overall I was very satisfied this guy Ralph at Ralph's auto service, I recommend highly.
Been driving it all morning, love it, glad I traded my 330i zhp for the Boxster.
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