Skip the IMS??

[986man2015]

I have a 2000 Boxster S 6spd. Does anyone know what bearing I have for that year? Does it go by Vin#? Also, I saw this bearing (97 05 Porsche 911 996 Boxster 986 IMS Roller Bearing Upgrade New Made in Germany | eBay) on ebay. Says it's made in Germany and that shops in Germany use this a lot as a replacement. Any thoughts? Thanks for your help.

[BFeller]

Originally Posted by 986man2015

I have a 2000 Boxster S 6spd. Does anyone know what bearing I have for that year? Does it go by Vin#? Also, I saw this bearing (97 05 Porsche 911 996 Boxster 986 IMS Roller Bearing Upgrade New Made in Germany | eBay) on ebay. Says it's made in Germany and that shops in Germany use this a lot as a replacement. Any thoughts? Thanks for your help.

The answers are no, no, not with a 10 foot pole. The long answer is there are years with mixed production of bearings and engine installation was not recorded by bearing design. The ebay question is more of a personal choice. I did not even look at the ad.

[Pdwight]

I plan on doing mine myself when I change the clutch out. This will be a huge undertaking and I do not plan on skimping out on a cheap bearing. I love the dual row replacement for my single row in my 2001S but no individual sales on these so I have a several months to find the best an individual can get.

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by Pdwight

I plan on doing mine myself when I change the clutch out. This will be a huge undertaking and I do not plan on skimping out on a cheap bearing. I love the dual row replacement for my single row in my 2001S but no individual sales on these so I have a several months to find the best an individual can get.

This is the best you can get, period.

Porsche 911 Boxster Intermediate Shaft Bearing Update Kit IMS Solution 996 986 | eBay

http://lnengineering.com/products/ims/ims-solution-for-single-row-ims-my00-05.html


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[Pdwight]

I will go for the lower one, I didn't think they sold those to individuals....good news.

[986man2015]

WOW,...that's a lotta cash for a "bearing kit"....

[healthservices]

Originally Posted by 986man2015

WOW,...that's a lotta cash for a "bearing kit"....

Here is the other extreme...

Pelican Parts.com - Pelican Parts IMS Bearing Retrofit Kit

pick your posion

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by 986man2015

WOW,...that's a lotta cash for a "bearing kit"....

Yes, but it's more then just a "bearing kit", it's a complete overhaul of the IMSB along with clean oil injection system into the bearing. You will never have to replace this kit, but you will have to replace lower cost kits.

[Jamesp]

Originally Posted by Pdwight

I plan on doing mine myself when I change the clutch out. This will be a huge undertaking and I do not plan on skimping out on a cheap bearing. I love the dual row replacement for my single row in my 2001S but no individual sales on these so I have a several months to find the best an individual can get.

Definitely go for the IMS solution. Best choice on the market, hands down. You'll want to pick this up quick as it's not supposed to be available to the general public.

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by Jamesp

Definitely go for the IMS solution. Best choice on the market, hands down. You'll want to pick this up quick as it's not supposed to be available to the general public.

You can buy it right off LNE's site, but for more money.

[Jamesp]

Originally Posted by KRAM36

You can buy it right off LNE's site, but for more money.

I thought they only sold to qualified installers.

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by Jamesp

I thought they only sold to qualified installers.

Nope, you can buy it right off their site, even in guest mode (no account).