Poll:IMS related engine failure

[Tony W]

I have a 2003 Boxster S with 148,000 Kilometers on the clock. It is my daily drive approx 70 Kilometers Monday to Friday. No sign of any unusual noises or oil leaks (and I do listen for them). I plan to replace the IMS Bearing & RMS at 160,000 Kilometers using the ceramic after market bearing as a precaution.
Have had to replace the water pump twice, the bearings on the serpantine belt tensioner & idler wheels. The air oil separator was embarrassing when it let go and I have replaced the clutch pressure plate & driven plate. Oh and the alternatior neeeded a rebuild as well.
I change the oil and filter every 10,000 Kilometers often wonder if the reason that some experience failures is cold climate effects on oil viscosity at startup. I live in a temperate climate where the temperature never gets near freezing.
I look forward to getting into the car every day & do not intend to ever sell it. It is a modern day classic.

[goldenell]

I have a 01MY S with 110K on clock. RMS seal replaced at 48K. That's the only thing I can find in the history related to this and no failure to report. It has been serviced to schedule and is driven gently mostly with the odd 'blast' once a month or so.

[ChairmanRon]

Originally Posted by goldenell

I have a 01MY S with 110K on clock. RMS seal replaced at 48K. That's the only thing I can find in the history related to this and no failure to report. It has been serviced to schedule and is driven gently mostly with the odd 'blast' once a month or so.

I think we need a poll among IMS failure victims as to their climate. You may have a point there!