Strange rattle from rear on 2003 Boxster S

[woodsman]

I agree with your thoughts about the IMS bearing and besides you've went a long way on the original bearing- which would be one of the 'improved' single row bearings that fail, by far, the most often. Also, at that mileage the cost of the clutch job may increase once they get in there as the dual-mass flywheel is probably tired.
I'm wondering what the shop said about being able to push the struts up a couple of inches?

[Southtxfarmer74]

They didn't think anything was unusual with the suspension. Maybe I was over thinking the strut issue. I am used to driving a one-ton Dodge pickup that has no give in the spring department. We will see if they come up with anything else.

[Southtxfarmer74]

Update: The flywheel was shot as it did not have any spring back left. New DMF, updated RMS and the LN IMS fix was installed. Shop said the clutch disc itself looked almost new and did not need replacing. Previous owner could have had it done I guess. Should be picking it up tomorrow.

[Southtxfarmer74]

Update: Got the car back today and it's wonderful!!! NO more RATTLES!!!! Must have been some of the worn out axles or bearings. Sounds great now that I don't have rocks in a tin can following me!! Bob Jones Autowerks rocks! What an excellent shop!!! They do great work at a fair price. No more IMS worries and a Box that does not rattle!! I'm having a bourbon to celebrate!