05-29-2010, 06:28 AM
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Location: Tampa
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Is This The Beginning Of IMS Failure???
1998 Boxster, 26,XXX miles, not started for about 3-4 weeks. Upon startup there
is a metallic sound for about 1 sec, very short. Oil just changed about 2 months
ago and about 60 miles put on the car. Oil was Mobil 1. Tiptronic trans. No smoke
on startup. Belongs to my sister and I have thought about buying it because she
bought it new and I know the history. Any insight would be appreciated.
Rob C., Tampa
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05-29-2010, 06:54 AM
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Location: Colchester, CT
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That just sounds like the lifters clacking before they get oil, not a problem as that's how it works. Let it sit for a day and you'll get the same sound. IMS is a tick and it won't go away till it seizes.
Chris
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87 944S brought back to life
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05-29-2010, 07:24 AM
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Thanks, I'll keep my fingers crossed. The car has never made that sound and
we were worried that it might be something more sinister.
Rob C.
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05-29-2010, 08:37 AM
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Fabspeed: Maxflo Mufflers, Headers with sportcats, Tips; Alpine & Infinity sound
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05-29-2010, 09:29 AM
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Engine Surgeon
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Location: Cleveland GA USA
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Chain tensioners are dirty or one has failed. Or the 4/5 chain wear pads are shot...
or all of the above...
Or you are still using ****edit****edit***
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IMS Solution/ Faultless Tool Inventor
US Patent 8,992,089 &
US Patent 9,416,697
Developer of The IMS Retrofit Procedure- M96/ M97 Specialist
Last edited by Jake Raby; 05-29-2010 at 02:16 PM.
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05-29-2010, 12:37 PM
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Jake, you mentioned Mobil 1. Is there a problem with that.
Rob C.
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05-29-2010, 12:44 PM
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Too many to mention..............
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05-29-2010, 02:16 PM
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Engine Surgeon
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Originally Posted by 996tt2002
Jake, you mentioned Mobil 1. Is there a problem with that.
Rob C.
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I see where this one is going! When will I learn to just keep that statement to my damn self.
( my original post has been edited to avoid having to answer questions related to a topic I divulge no information about)
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Jake Raby/www.flat6innovations.com
IMS Solution/ Faultless Tool Inventor
US Patent 8,992,089 &
US Patent 9,416,697
Developer of The IMS Retrofit Procedure- M96/ M97 Specialist
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05-29-2010, 02:37 PM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by Jake Raby
I see where this one is going! When will I learn to just keep that statement to my damn self.
( my original post has been edited to avoid having to answer questions related to a topic I divulge no information about)
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dang! and I was just going to ask..... 
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2000 Boxster S
2007 H3
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05-29-2010, 03:49 PM
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Engine Surgeon
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Cleveland GA USA
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You and probably two dozen more people!!
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Jake Raby/www.flat6innovations.com
IMS Solution/ Faultless Tool Inventor
US Patent 8,992,089 &
US Patent 9,416,697
Developer of The IMS Retrofit Procedure- M96/ M97 Specialist
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05-29-2010, 03:52 PM
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Location: Tampa
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Ok I was curious. Did a search and found "Engine noise 06 Boxster S". Now I see
where Jake was coming from! Have no problen switching to Amsoil, Royal Purple
etc. Glad it's maybe more of an "oil problem" and not IMS. Was not aware there
was a controversy over Mobil 1 here or anywhere else. Thanks again.
Rob C.
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05-29-2010, 04:42 PM
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Well, I personally want to wait until I have many more miles (currently 41k) before I go to Royal Purple....but I do know what I want next oil change...
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