Need help with VIN

[steved0x]

Build sheet:
https://admin.porschedealer.com/reports/build_sheets/print.php?vin=WP0CB29805U732088



Although I'm not sure if this helps with your IMS bearing question.

2000 was the transition year for the replaceable double row bearing to the replaceable single row bearing that had more failures. 2005 was the transition year from the smaller single row replaceable bearing to the larger non-replaceable (without splitting the engine case) single row bearing.

My guess is since this was built toward the end of the 2005 production run, it has the larger bearing, but I believe the only way to know for sure is to drop the transmission and look.

[fullthrottle52]

Originally Posted by steved0x

Build sheet:
https://admin.porschedealer.com/reports/build_sheets/print.php?vin=WP0CB29805U732088



Although I'm not sure if this helps with your IMS bearing question.

2000 was the transition year for the replaceable double row bearing to the replaceable single row bearing that had more failures. 2005 was the transition year from the smaller single row replaceable bearing to the larger non-replaceable (without splitting the engine case) single row bearing.

My guess is since this was built toward the end of the 2005 production run, it has the larger bearing, but I believe the only way to know for sure is to drop the transmission and look.

Thanks Steve, this helps a lot. Unfortunately it is still a crap shoot.

[husker boxster]

With a build date of 06/05, it would certainly have the larger bearing. Looks like it wasn't sold until 10/05. Maybe the site that said it was in service in 03/05 was incorrect. With the larger bearing you would have a smaller chance of failure, but the extreme low mileage could still be an IMS red flag.

If the owner won't budge, maybe wait and see if he gets it sold. Convertible season is winding down so there will be less interest. He may be more motivated to sell next mo.