New Owner!!!

[JayG]

Glad you have not bought into the fear mongering

The clutches don't really give you much warning when they need to be replaced, they just start to slip and then you need to get it replaced ASAP before you may damage the flywheel

the IMSB failure issue has been blown out of proportion IMHO

Can the bearing fail, YES
is there a large % of ones that have actually failed, NO

At 80K miles, the likelihood it will fail now is low, especiallif the car has had regular oil changes and was not a garage queen only driven every now and then or just very short trips.

I have 72k on my Boxster and 90K on my 996 Targa. Both have the original IMSB
When I do the clutch, I will probably replace the IMSB, cant hurt and with the tranny oppulled, its not much more cost to have it done.

[pony13ca]

Originally Posted by JayG

Glad you have not bought into the fear mongering

The clutches don't really give you much warning when they need to be replaced, they just start to slip and then you need to get it replaced ASAP before you may damage the flywheel

That is for sure!! I had decided to do my IMS, when the clutch went. Out for a drive a few weekends ago, and the clutch felt fine when I left. 45 minutes later, I could barley move the car. I had the LN bearing put in when the clutch was done, but my old bearing was in perfect condition.
My advice would be to enjoy it until the clutch goes, and then have it done! Congrats!!