About to Purchase, high mileage, IMS maybe replaced?
I'm about to purchase a higher mileage 1999 Boxster base.
The seller is a member here and has a 997, so he's selling the Boxster. He says he's unsure if the previous owner replaced the IMS bearing. He also says that the car has not given him any trouble in his 5 years of ownership. So, the root questions are: - If a 1999 Boxster with 160k miles on it is still pulling strong, is it reasonable to assume the IMS bearing has been upgraded? - Or, forgive me if my level of knowledge is low here, am I reading correctly that the 1999 has the dual row bearing and a low attrition rate pertaining to IMS failure? Thanks for the help. :cheers: I first saw the car on CL, then found it on 986forum after committing to buy. This is the car btw: http://986forum.com/forums/boxsters-sale-wanted/58537-1999-porsche-boxster.html *Yes, I'll be removing the door decals. lol |
Assume nothing. If there is no paperwork for an IMS retrofit, then there is no retrofit.
Dual row bearings fail at a lower rate than single row bearings, but they still fail. |
Quote:
I see that sometimes there is an IMS retrofit sticker on the driver's door jamb. That sticker is particular to the LN Engineering kit, correct? |
Quote:
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1441419112.jpg That said, I am aware of multiple cars that supposedly had the retrofits done, but never got the sticker, and some owners that had to chase shops to get their stickers well after the install. So while a car may bear one, with "spare" stickers floating about, it is not positive proof of a retrofit. |
Quote:
Thank you, sir. |
Very likely that the car still has the original IMS bearing even at 160K miles. Failure rates on the 2.5L engines were fairly low.
I wouldn't trust any sticker - too easily replicated. There should be a paper receipt or it never happened. Last, get a PPI so you know the general condition and possible repair areas. |
Quote:
PPI has always been my plan, post purchase. Already been talking with the local independent shop. They seem very eager to help and have good online reviews. I don't know anyone with a Porsche, so that's all I have to go on. I haven't personally owned a car for about 12 years. Been a truck guy since I sold my last car. |
Quote:
I know its a PITA to coordinate and arrange, but get the inspection before you buy. It will be the best $300 you ever spend. |
Quote:
|
Quote:
Quote:
I'll see what I can do. Seems rather difficult as we live in different states, and he's being gracious enough to drive it to Vegas from California for no charge. |
Ok, just talked to him, looks like we're getting one set up.
|
Quote:
|
Quote:
Happy about that. lol I know it's a cheap(er) car, but it's still an investment. :cheers: |
Quote:
|
Got the car back from inspection yesterday.
LCAs are nearing replacement status. Sway bar links are nearing replacement status. Brake pads are at the end of service life. Oil is free and clear, no metallic bits, just needs a change. I have an oil change kit with 10 quarts of Total in my cart at Pelican Parts, along with 6 spark plugs and a new belt. Quick question, sway bar end links, is that the same at "drop links?" I come from truck suspensions, and I think some of the terminology is different, but same parts. Thanks for the heads up fellas, good lookin. :cheers: |
Quote:
|
Quote:
Exibit A |
Quote:
|
Awesome, thanks guys.
Yea, the maintenance needed is nothing I haven't done before. Just need my roommates to move out so I can have my garage back! haha Aww, I made myself sad. |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:04 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website