Ims bearing failure?

[fanguy]

Have a 2003 Boxster S 19,228 miles for 3 weeks. Local Porsche inde on PPI pulled pan nothing, cut open filter no metal some green rubber bits said no worries wouldn't do anything at this time. He also put in a Mag plug. Yesterday went out on a 200-mile drive. The thought of pop goes the weasel is running around in the background.

So today I called two shops one from L&N & the other from Flat6 approved/Cert installers list in different states. All I told them I have a 2003 Boxster S 19,228 miles for 3 weeks and had concerns about IMS failure and what would be there recommendations’ Their 1st ?’s were how many miles did I think I would drive a year and city, Hwy or both. Said 500 to 800 a month & both. Both said Change oil every 5k if doing less in a year and it would make you feel better 6 months. Cut open filter & inspect plug each oil change. The first time any mental in filter or Mag plug pull pan and give them a call. Mostly likely if 1 or 2 little pieces would have you clean, fill and drive recheck 1.5 to 2k and call back. The green stuff nothing to worry about. Now go enjoy your car. When the clutch is ready to be replaced have it done then, and also AOS.

So 3 shop had the chance to make K’s and all independently said the something. I very comfortable following their advice.

[Smallblock454]

It's always the IMSB. The car has no other components - just has an IMSB. If something sounds like it fails it must be the IMSB. If nothing fails something is wrong with your car - or with your IMSB.

And why buy only 1 new IMSB - ask for 10, maybe you get one for free. If you have other cars, buy them an IMSB.

Don't buy cheap stuff. Do never think about what an IMSB is or how it works. Just buy 10 - better 100. IMSBs are cool birthday presents for your friends and family. So they know you're a cool Porshi driver, didn't you know that?

And how about oil? Your engine and IMSB needs the right oil. Change our oil minimum monthly. Only use special oil filters. Change oil only in full moon nights. Ask for the right oil. Only oil with ZDDP will safe your engine. Maybe it ruins your catalytic converters. Cat what? These things you can change in you parking lot that will cost you only 4k new. You don't have a parking lot? Pussy.

Ah, by the way. The guys that sell you the right IMSB will also sell you the right oil. You can get everything from them. Just ask, they'll sell.

Have fun…