What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[piper6909]

Since my Tip tranny was out for a torque converter and pump replacement, I thought I'd make the best of the situation and replace the IMS, RMS and AOS (I couldn't get the expansion tank in time and I didn't want to hold up the transmission shop too long. They were already gracious enough to let me do the work in their space.)

The RMS and AOS went easily. However, I could not get the IMS bearing out since the center bolt was too big for the IMS Tool. So after some more research, I found that I have an M97 engine in my 2002. FYI: There was an electrical plug close to the bottom bolt of the AOS and I couldn't fit my 3/8 drive ratchet with the Inverted Torx socket. However, I did have a 5/16" 12-point box wrench that fit perfectly. This may help those doing the AOS with the tranny in.

I did reposition the 2 difficult hose clamps behind the expansion tank to face up so it should make replacement a little easier, if necessary.

Oh and BTW, of all the videos I saw on replacing the IMSB, none of them said that the drive plate bolts are TORQUE TO YEILD. Which means they are not reusable. Maybe because the videos I saw were all of manual transmissions, and the flywheel bolts are not TTY? IDK. I'll be going to a local Porsche dealer tomorrow to pick up 8 of them.

[alynch]

Replaced the engine mount, front control arms, and drop links. No more shake, rattle, and roll! And the best part? I didn't break anything. I did get to practice my jacking skills, though, as I initially torqued the control arms without loading the suspension and then had to jack the car back up to torque them properly. And if I'm totally truthful, I accidentally pushed one of the metal clips up into the plastic cover under the gas tank, never to be seen again.

[Qingdao]

Originally Posted by piper6909

Since my Tip tranny was out for a torque converter and pump replacement, I thought I'd make the best of the situation and replace the IMS, RMS and AOS (I couldn't get the expansion tank in time and I didn't want to hold up the transmission shop too long. They were already gracious enough to let me do the work in their space.)

The RMS and AOS went easily. However, I could not get the IMS bearing out since the center bolt was too big for the IMS Tool. So after some more research, I found that I have an M97 engine in my 2002. FYI: There was an electrical plug close to the bottom bolt of the AOS and I couldn't fit my 3/8 drive ratchet with the Inverted Torx socket. However, I did have a 5/16" 12-point box wrench that fit perfectly. This may help those doing the AOS with the tranny in.

I did reposition the 2 difficult hose clamps behind the expansion tank to face up so it should make replacement a little easier, if necessary.

Oh and BTW, of all the videos I saw on replacing the IMSB, none of them said that the drive plate bolts are TORQUE TO YEILD. Which means they are not reusable. Maybe because the videos I saw were all of manual transmissions, and the flywheel bolts are not TTY? IDK. I'll be going to a local Porsche dealer tomorrow to pick up 8 of them.

They let you do stuff to your car while they work on your trans... best shop ever. Hope you slipped the tech a twenty.

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by Qingdao

They let you do stuff to your car while they work on your trans... best shop ever. Hope you slipped the tech a twenty.

It's a small shop. I bought all of them lunch. Owner and 2 techs, plus I gave the guy working on it an extra tip.

I'm happy the car is fixed, but I'm getting more than usual engine vibration, especially at startup. I'm hoping they didn't ruin the tranny mounts. It's a tranny shop, not a Porsche specialty shop. Hopefully I can lift it up this weekend and look for tell-tale signs if they unbolted the wrong bolt on the mounts. Hopefully they didn't.

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by piper6909

It's a small shop. I bought all of them lunch. Owner and 2 techs, plus I gave the guy working on it an extra tip.

I'm happy the car is fixed, but I'm getting more than usual engine vibration, especially at startup. I'm hoping they didn't ruin the tranny mounts. It's a tranny shop, not a Porsche specialty shop. Hopefully I can lift it up this weekend and look for tell-tale signs if they unbolted the wrong bolt on the mounts. Hopefully they didn't.

So I got it up in the air and there's no sign that they unbolted the center bolt on the mount, but there is oil on the passenger side mount. I'm not sure if it was there from when the front seal blew out or not. It's probably due for new mounts, anyway so I'll probably make it a winter project.

[Smallblock454]

Originally Posted by piper6909

I'm hoping they didn't ruin the tranny mounts. It's a tranny shop, not a Porsche specialty shop.

Can you describe when and how the engine vibration appear?

Since a clutch job i have engine vibrations from around 2.500 rpm up. They are definitely engine related.