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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-12-2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 12
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Posted By JSWR450
If I hadn't bought my Boxster used I would be...

If I hadn't bought my Boxster used I would be really upset by now. My father has purchased two 911s off the dealer floor in the past. I don't think I could after my experience with my Boxster and...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 10-12-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 879
Posted By JSWR450
WTB Porsche Baby Seat

I've already installed the airbag deactivation bar but I need the car seat that buckles into it (or the buckle).

Thanks!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2011, 09:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,212
Posted By JSWR450
I love my Porsche Boxster S, but I don't think...

I love my Porsche Boxster S, but I don't think that the engine could be considered bullet proof by any stretch of the imagination. I had my IMS bearing changed at around 75000 miles, and it was going...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-11-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,303
Posted By JSWR450
I'd do the IMS if I were you. I was a doubter but...

I'd do the IMS if I were you. I was a doubter but eventually got too paranoid and had it done on my 2000 Boxster S with 76,000 miles on it. The bearing was about to fail. It sounds like a lot of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-06-2011, 06:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,838
Posted By JSWR450
I noticed lighter clutch effort and a lower...

I noticed lighter clutch effort and a lower engagement point. It was a big difference.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,372
Posted By JSWR450
I just got back from the shop. I can't believe...

I just got back from the shop. I can't believe how bad the IMS bearing was (78,000 miles on a 2000 Boxster S). It was very, very sloppy. I was skeptical about the IMS issue but now I am a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-02-2011, 05:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,372
Posted By JSWR450
Hi Everyone, I wanted to follow up on this...

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to follow up on this posting.

After pulling the IMS bearing today my mechanic, Michael at 9 Elf Motorsports, said that the IMS bearing in my car was definitely failing...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-01-2011, 09:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,372
Posted By JSWR450
Definitely going to do the RMS, great suggestion....

Definitely going to do the RMS, great suggestion. Dropped the car off at the shop yesterday. They're going to start on the work tomorrow.

Any thoughts on doing the water pump. Can I wait until...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-29-2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,372
Posted By JSWR450
Thank you guys for the advise. I'll be...

Thank you guys for the advise.

I'll be talking to the mechanic about getting an upgraded IMS chain tensioner, checking cam deviation, and we might spring for new cam tensioning paddles while it's...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-28-2011, 04:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,372
Posted By JSWR450
Hi Topless, Thank you for your reply. I...

Hi Topless,

Thank you for your reply.

I guess I'm talking about the guide and tensioners. To be honest I don't really know, I'm just trying to keep my wife's car from grenading....

I posted...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-28-2011, 04:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,372
Posted By JSWR450
Cam Pad Service? & IMS Retrofit

Hello Everyone,

I've been lurking on this site for a while. My wife has a 2000 Boxster S with about 75000 miles on it. We bought it used with 50,000 miles and have changed the oil quite a few...
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