Can't believe we own a Porsche Boxster!

[dghii]

Just enjoy your car! I've got 131K on my 2000S....owned it for 8 years and 55K miles. Very trouble free car that's as much fun now as when I bought it. Hope you have the same experience.

[BhamBox]

I was quoted over 3k from the Indy Porsche shops in my area. They each said it was an overblown problem and they would not get it done if it was their car. One shop said they only saw 4 IMS failures in six years and never in a Tip.

I know this is not going to be a popular decision, but I've decided not to replace the IMS. If the failure rate is 8-10%, I like my odds. Would you gamble 10k to win 3k if you had a 90% chance of winning?

I'm going to change the oil every 3k, use a magnetic oil plug, tear the oil filter to check for metal shavings and cross my fingers.

[YellowS2000]

Originally Posted by BhamBox

I was quoted over 3k from the Indy Porsche shops in my area. They each said it was an overblown problem and they would not get it done if it was their car. One shop said they only saw 4 IMS failures in six years and never in a Tip.

I know this is not going to be a popular decision, but I've decided not to replace the IMS. If the failure rate is 8-10%, I like my odds. Would you gamble 10k to win 3k if you had a 90% chance of winning?

I'm going to change the oil every 3k, use a magnetic oil plug, tear the oil filter to check for metal shavings and cross my fingers.

This is exactly what I'm going to do too. I have a 96k mileage 2000 S, It cost £5000 so there is no way I'm spending £1300 to get the bearing done. If it writes the engine off Ill sell it to a porsche breaker for £1000 and not loose a seconds sleep at night.

[Chuck W.]

What a great car for a great price. Get the maintenance caught up (sounds like you're doing that) and drive it. They are so much fun. Enjoy.

[DWBOX2000]

I didn't know they made ramps low enough. You just made my life much easier. Can you drive up on to those or just back into?
Thank you.

[DWBOX2000]

Replaced mine at 50k. Pristine. Wish I had my 1800 back.

[jcslocum]

An oil change is the most basic of maintenance and should be learned. It's very easy to do on the Box and can be made easier with the install of a spin on filter kit. I don't have one on mine tho, because I like to inspect the filter. Get some ramps, a big oil drain pan and a few wrenches and a box of nitrile gloves.. The first oil change savings will pay for you tools in savings!! And remember, tools are your friends.

$11 at Amazon. I use this on my truck mainly because it's too big for the lift. Take it to the recycle center and pour it in the tank.



Oil filter tool $12



Rhino Ramps $60.

[Chuck W.]

Originally Posted by jcslocum

..... install of a spin on filter kit. I don't have one on mine tho, because I like to inspect the filter.

Buy one of these at Harbor Freight. It's called an exhaust pipe cutter. Works great for cutting open oil filters. I think it was around $12.

[jdlmodelt]

Originally Posted by jcslocum

An oil change is the most basic of maintenance and should be learned. It's very easy to do on the Box and can be made easier with the install of a spin on filter kit. I don't have one on mine tho, because I like to inspect the filter. Get some ramps, a big oil drain pan and a few wrenches and a box of nitrile gloves.. The first oil change savings will pay for you tools in savings!! And remember, tools are your friends.

$11 at Amazon. I use this on my truck mainly because it's too big for the lift. Take it to the recycle center and pour it in the tank.



Oil filter tool $12



Rhino Ramps $60.

I have the Rhino ramps and the oil filter tool and those two tools alone go a long way with this car. WELCOME! how cool!. Pics? Lucky wife!

[jcslocum]

I think you can just back onto them to do oil. If they are too high, you can put a 2x6 in front of it to get the back end up a bit.

[particlewave]

You guys took someone that was really excited about his newly acquired car and made him lose sleep over a non-issue.
Shame, shame!

[Giller]

Originally Posted by particlewave

You guys took someone that was really excited about his newly acquired car and made him lose sleep over a non-issue.
Shame, shame!

I agree. While I wouldn't say it's a 'non-issue', I certainly would never replace the IMS on a Porsche. Value for money spent just isn't there. In the two years I've been on this forum I think I've heard of 3 IMS failures causing issues.....whereas I've heard dozens of stories of people replacing them only to discover the bearing they replaced was fine.
Oh wait, they are never fine - they always were dry or no oil or too much oil and on the verge of failing....

Sheesh.

[bglz42]

Great car! Enjoy and do not worry!

[FoxRvrBox]

1. Drive it.
2. Drive it some more.
3. Find another excuse to put it on the road.
4. Keep driving it. There is nothing else like it.
5. Still need a picture ....

[BhamBox]

We added a Pioneer App4 Stereo, and just picked up from the Porsche Dealerships after replacing the IMS and RMS. The old IMS had a little play when you move the center bolt. I'm not sure if that is normal. At least I don't have to worry about it anymore. Can anyone tell me if I have the Litronic Lights from the pictures I posted. Also, I would like to upgrade the seats from 2way to 8way. Does the 8way work with the 2way connectors?



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