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hucqym · 10-07-2012, 01:27 PM

Hello all,
It was time for a clutch change on my 2001 boxster and I decided to replace the IMS as well. The cheaper pelican kit was my original plan but after I found I had a dual-row bearing decided to switch to the LN kit instead of using spacers etc.. with pelican's single-row bearing.

Locked the pulley at TDC, locked bank-1 cam and removed all three chain tensioners. Managed to get the old bearing out without too much fuss.
But now the new LNE bearing just doesnt want to go in. I've tried freezing it and all that. Checked the dia of new and old bearing and shaft ID but nothing seems out of place. Here's a little video to clarify things further.

Porsche Boxster 2001 IMS installation trouble - YouTube

Would be great to hear some fresh ideas on this.

Cheers
Hakim

10-07-2012, 01:27 PM	#1
hucqym Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SF BayArea Posts: 7	IMS install problem Hello all, It was time for a clutch change on my 2001 boxster and I decided to replace the IMS as well. The cheaper pelican kit was my original plan but after I found I had a dual-row bearing decided to switch to the LN kit instead of using spacers etc.. with pelican's single-row bearing. Locked the pulley at TDC, locked bank-1 cam and removed all three chain tensioners. Managed to get the old bearing out without too much fuss. But now the new LNE bearing just doesnt want to go in. I've tried freezing it and all that. Checked the dia of new and old bearing and shaft ID but nothing seems out of place. Here's a little video to clarify things further. Porsche Boxster 2001 IMS installation trouble - YouTube Would be great to hear some fresh ideas on this. Cheers Hakim