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View Poll Results: Has your Boxster sustained a IMS failure, requiring engine replacement?
No:1997-1999 MY 16 25.00%
Yes:1997-1999 MY 2 3.13%
Yes-multiple failures: 1997-1999 MY 0 0%
No: 2000-2004 MY 43 67.19%
Yes: 2000-20004 MY 4 6.25%
Yes-multiple failures: 2000-2004 MY 0 0%
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Old 03-02-2014, 09:11 PM   #16
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The only way I know is to remove the transmission and visually inspect the seal and bearing flange.

A check of the oil filter and sump for metal debris is an indirect way to see if the bearing is starting to fail. Another way is to look at the camshaft deviations when the engine is warmed up. They should be absolutely rock steady and within +/- 6 degrees.

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