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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

12-31-2017, 04:05 PM

Replies: 9

2000S IMS confusion

Views: 1,998

Posted By Tweedboru

The number on the seal is not the bearing number,...

The number on the seal is not the bearing number, look for the number stamped on the steel rim of the bearing.
the double row ball bearing number is NSK W5204 dims are 20 dia x 47 dia x 23.8...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-06-2017, 03:16 PM

Replies: 79

IMS Fix

Views: 8,565

Posted By Tweedboru

IMS Fix DIY

Thanks for the Amazon source, could not find one at the time.
AS i mentioned the old bearing was in great shape and the shaft had about 1/2 cup of engine oil in it even with both seals in place.The...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-06-2017, 11:55 AM

Replies: 79

IMS Fix

Views: 8,565

Posted By Tweedboru

IMS Fix DIY

Hi, I replaced my IMS bearing as a precaution, it was still in excellent condition after 167,000 KM, both seals were intact and in place, longlife grease long gone having been replaced with plenty...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-02-2017, 05:38 PM

Replies: 14

Removing Front Wheel-housing Liner (inner fender)

Views: 3,948

Posted By Tweedboru

rivets

Remove the center pin as it acts as a wedge then the main body of the fixing slides out.
to replace push in outer part then push in center peg

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-02-2017, 05:29 PM

Replies: 4

Trouble Removing the IMS Flange

Views: 1,040

Posted By Tweedboru

Hi, you're nearly there Use two jemmy bars or...

Hi, you're nearly there
Use two jemmy bars or large screwdrivers at either side (eg 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock)
then with steady prying pressure applied place a piece of copper,aluminium,or hardwood...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-25-2016, 10:25 PM

Replies: 89

EPS IMS Bearing Upgrade Kit

Views: 16,552

Posted By Tweedboru

IMS Bearing

Hi All , great discussion subject
Bought my mid 2001 Boxster a year ago, a 2.7L with 167K km.
DIY Preventative maintenance ?
Removed the IMS bearing, it was NSK DOUBLE row ballrace still in...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-25-2016, 12:29 PM

Replies: 428

What are your age and profession?

Views: 67,775

Posted By Tweedboru

Age and Profession

78 retired Mechanical Engineer, Automotive Design,Ford,GM,VW,Saab

2001 Grey 2.7L ,986 Boxster 168K km, bought it one year ago, Preventative DIY jobs completed..... clutch, struts, IMS, RMS all...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

12-18-2016, 01:05 PM

Replies: 13

Help removing cv joint bolts

Views: 1,713

Posted By Tweedboru

Removing cv bolts

Hi , I found the quickest and easiest method was to undo the metal jubilee type clamp on the rubber CV boot. slide the boot back a little way, then you have direct access to the bolts. they are...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

07-26-2016, 10:47 PM

Replies: 8

Cross threaded bolt....need advice

Views: 1,626

Posted By Tweedboru

cross thread

Hi, try another similar bolt in the hole to see if it screws in freely.
If not run a tap in to it to clean it out and try again and run a die nut(make sure correct pitch) down the bolt or use a 3...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

07-22-2016, 04:58 PM

Replies: 5

WTB IMS Center Bolt Dual Row

Views: 1,405

Posted By Tweedboru

IMS bearing bolt fix

As a work around for the broken bolt.
in the photo of the broken bolt , where the zero end of the ruler is, cut through the bolt face it off on a lathe drill a hole right through the centre of the...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

07-18-2016, 09:14 PM

Replies: 17

Battery conditioner

Views: 1,639

Posted By Tweedboru

Non Active cigarette lighter

Hi, My lighter socket requires the the key to be turned on to work as standard.
Perhaps OZ and NON USA cars are wired this way (safety requirement ?)
Regards Brian

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

07-13-2016, 03:50 PM

Replies: 10

rattle behind te passenger area

Views: 1,265

Posted By Tweedboru

rattle at rear

THE CONTROL ARMS WHICH ARE CONNECTED IN FRONT OF THE REAR WHEELS BACK TO THE WHEEL HUB. THE FRONT CONNECTION IS A ball joint with a bolt through it vertically.this ball joint rattles over patchy...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-11-2016, 11:43 PM

Replies: 4

Oil leak please help

Views: 774

Posted By Tweedboru

Oil leak

Hi DCS,
Clean away the dripping oil then drive 5 miles and examine where it is coming from. seems like the leak is where the bellhouse (clutch housing) bolts to the engine block , near the cross...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-28-2016, 09:44 PM

Replies: 21

Rear clunking. Is it this?

Views: 6,364

Posted By Tweedboru

Hi ,had the same rear clatter over lumpy...

Hi ,had the same rear clatter over lumpy road,after numerous checks , turned out to be the front ball joint on item 8 control arm , replaced it, clatter gone.
However after much thought perhaps I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-29-2016, 09:13 PM

Replies: 20

Service cost for IMS Retrofit & Clutch?

Views: 8,916

Posted By Tweedboru

Re IMS replacement bearing number.DIY Does...

Re IMS replacement bearing number.DIY
Does anyone have an NSK, SKF etc part number for the IMS double ballrace NOT the kit.
My used one was NSK BD20-17 still in VG condition, seals intact filled...

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