Ims

[redeye280z]

How can you find out if you have a single Or dual row IMS without taking it out of the car? Can you find out by just the year and serial number of the car?

[kjc2050]

There are no guarantees, and some will suggest you have to disassemble to know for sure. That said, see the chart in this technical article: Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Intermediate Shaft Bearing Replacement and Upgrade (IMS) - 986 Boxster (1997-04) - 987 Boxster (2005-06)

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by redeye280z

How can you find out if you have a single Or dual row IMS without taking it out of the car? Can you find out by just the year and serial number of the car?

No. 1997-2000 (some) had dual row bearings, 2000-2001 were a mix and you have to take the car apart and visually inspect the IMS, 2002-2004 were all single rows, 2005 was another transition year with a mix of serviceable single rows and non serviceable over sized bearings that again required a visual inspection, and 2006-2008 are all non serviceable IMS bearings.