It's 2013 - any updates on IMS issues or cost of engines?

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Tell them you want to see the oil filter out of the car, if the IMS has crapped out, it will be full of metal grit.

+1 on this, checkout Autofarm for good options

[thom4782]

+1 on JFP advice. Inspect the oil filter for debris before removing the transmission.

If this happened immediately after the major service, I would ask to be present as the dealer begins to inspect the car. It's possible that the dealer did something wrong during the major service that led to the problem. There are many reasons the engine could fail catastrophically. Some could be because a part failed in the engine (IMS, chain ramp, etc.) Others could be due to improper service (not putting enough in oil in after an oil change, etc.).

PS: It's possible that the IMS could fail in the blink of an eye. That said, the IMS Guardian provides an early warning by detecting metal debris in the oil sump before the bearing becomes so unstable that the timing chain jumps a sprocket tooth or two. If the dealer changed the oil and did not see debris in the oil filter, then it would be a shocking coincidence to me at least if the IMS failed just a few miles down the road after leaving the dealership.

[rondocap]

Very scary, considering my 2001 only has 56,000 miles as well and original IMS.

I enjoy this car, but this issue really takes some of the peace of mind of ownership away. And by some, I mean all of it! I guess only solution is to drop $2-3k and get the upgraded bearing.

I kind of want to risk it and see if it will last 1-2 years without issue, though. That's when I plan to get a newer 09+ Porsche without the IMS.

[rp17]

Searching some parts on E... and came across this. Has anyone heard of this company??

Updated Engine Intermediate Shaft Bearing Kit Porsche 911 Boxster | eBay