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fatmike · 05-27-2014, 04:11 PM

OK - so get the S. That is easy.

Now for the hard part:

"IMS seal checked". Huh? The IMS is a bearing that needs to be replaced, preferably with an aftermarket part.

RMS seal replaced. OK good. Then you say "Since the RMS was done on the S am i good for a while on that, or could that go at any time"? The RMS is the rear main seal between the engine and transmission. In some cars, it develops a gentle weep and causes you to lose oil very very sloooowly. My RMS leaked the entire time I owned the car. A new RMS is nice, but guess what, when you go do your clutch (or IMS) you will need to do it again anyway...

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05-27-2014, 04:11 PM	#8
fatmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 691	OK - so get the S. That is easy. Now for the hard part: "IMS seal checked". Huh? The IMS is a bearing that needs to be replaced, preferably with an aftermarket part. RMS seal replaced. OK good. Then you say "Since the RMS was done on the S am i good for a while on that, or could that go at any time"? The RMS is the rear main seal between the engine and transmission. In some cars, it develops a gentle weep and causes you to lose oil very very sloooowly. My RMS leaked the entire time I owned the car. A new RMS is nice, but guess what, when you go do your clutch (or IMS) you will need to do it again anyway... / __________________ SOLD - 2002 Boxster S - PSM, Litronics, De-ambered, Bird Bike Rack, Hardtop, RMS leak...