Poll:IMS related engine failure

[stephen wilson]

I've "heard" that late '05 and later Boxsters have an improved design, is there any truth to that? How much would it cost to preemptively install your upgraded part? Since It virtually requires a rebuild of the engine, do you provide a "core charge" for the exchange of a good running engine?
Thanks,
Steve

[Jake Raby]

Originally Posted by stephen wilson

I've "heard" that late '05 and later Boxsters have an improved design, is there any truth to that? How much would it cost to preemptively install your upgraded part? Since It virtually requires a rebuild of the engine, do you provide a "core charge" for the exchange of a good running engine?
Thanks,
Steve

The upgraded IMS bearing and IMS cost 895.00 as a unit..

BUT the engine must be disassembled completely and at the same time we apply Nikisil plated cylinders to avoid the D chunk failures and apply our other upgrade components.

Good ruunnings have the same core value to us as those that have already failed, because its just a matter of time till the inevitable occurs.

[stephen wilson]

I guess my question is, I don't see prices for rebuilds on your site, just complete engines. I was looking for the cost of rebuilding/upgrading an existing engine, presumably less expensive than a complete engine.
Steve