Tips and advice please for IMS bearing replacement

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by 78F350

Hopefully you have already read through some of the "I messed up using set screw" and "Shaft is off center." threads. I was fortunate enough to have a bad engine to mess up on, then do it right on my good engine (Pinned at TDC and no set screws).
This is a good guide with pictures. (I think it was made by another Forum member.):

porsche service boxster ims bearing repair install 986 diy tutorial Intermediate Shaft Bearing Replacement and Upgrade (IMS) Step by Step Replacement Guide - MIKE'S SPECIALTY AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE****Specializing in Porsche

Wow, now that's some nicely put procedure. Nice find.

He makes it look like I'd be able to do this myself (I think), at home, in the driveway, kids toying and screaming around and all. Too Easy! Nice write up for sure

He said "Overnight" in the freezer? would 120min at subzero temp suffice, no?! Metal conductivity is tad faster than meat or tissues I think loll