IMS Fix / Replacement - need some advice

[Luv2Box]

Keep in mind that after all this advice is given the only person who pays is you. Make your own decision about your vehicle because if the IMS does go all the advice givers won't chip in to cover the bill.

[mikefocke]

Originally Posted by Luv2Box

Keep in mind that after all this advice is given the only person who pays is you. Make your own decision about your vehicle because, if the IMS does go, all the advice givers won't chip in to cover the bill.

And you'll seldom know after it was done if it was truly needed.

Yep, all about risk tolerance. We each have a different one. And a different bank account. While someone might shrug their shoulders and just buy a new engine, others might agonize or struggle to come up with the cash.

There is, of course, also risk associated with choosing a specific kit to use and even which mechanic to do the job.

Figuring what preventative maintenance to do is always hard.

Good luck in whatever you decide.

[Luv2Box]

Originally Posted by mikefocke

And you'll seldom know after it was done if it was truly needed.

Yep, all about risk tolerance. We each have a different one. And a different bank account. While someone might shrug their shoulders and just buy a new engine, others might agonize or struggle to come up with the cash.

There is, of course, also risk associated with choosing a specific kit to use and even which mechanic to do the job.

Figuring what preventative maintenance to do is always hard.

Good luck in whatever you decide.

"When you come to a fork in the road take it."
Yogi Berra

[Duezzer]

Having done more reading on the dual row lack of failure I don't think I would of done the IMS upgrade when I did my clutch with the information I have now.

I would of installed a gardian and kept an eye on my oil filter on every oil change.

Prob would of installed a magnetic drain plug and for the $50 I still may.

On thing that does rattle about in my head is if the seal on the bearing does fail and breaks into pieces I could see this causing oiling issues.

I am glad I made the choice to do the change but not really sure it was required.

[BobRickel]

I bought a 1997 Boxster with only 40k on it. I knew about the IMS issues and being a 97-99 I knew it was the better of the designs and had the lowest failure rate but who knows. The car was still 18 years old so for peace of mind I went ahead and pulled the motor (tiptronic trans) and replaced the IMS with the EPS system. I also replaced the front motor mount, the AOS tank, plugs and tubes, water pump )already had some wobble with only 40K), Belts, all hoses, and filters and the rear main seal. That was last December and I have put 12,000 worry free miles on it since then. It was worth it to me to have the peace of mind to know I can jump in and do 1000 miles without worrying about any of these items.