Sorry for taking time to provide an update. The family and work does not leave much time to work on my Boxster...
I do have an update but it is not good...:-(
1. The hole in the case behind the crank pulley was fine. My hex key was going in about 2 inches and that is about as much it can go. I put my endoscope in there and could easily see the hole that the key was going in. So I was locked alright.
2. Now come the bad part...I was able to get the IMSB flange out with some difficulty but using 2 pry bars as recommended. When I took the flange out, it seems that the bearing fell apart right there as if it was being held by the last straw!
-- I could see all the balls right there
-- The inner race came out with the flange and the broken bolt
-- The outer race is stuck in the IMS. I cannot see the snap ring...perhaps it is the one around the flange? Or it is welded to the outer race due to the heat generated...?
The only way to take the bearing's outer race out is perhaps to weld a washer with 3/8th bolt that can then be pulled with the bearing puller. See last pic.
Here are the new set of questions:
1. Will the bearing come out with this method?
2. Do you'll think the snap ring is welded into the outer race? If so the bearing will not come out..
3. If I do get the outer race out by some miracle...is it going to be possible to replace the new bearing? Will the IMS be round?
4. Is this all worth trying? I have nothing to loose in trying. If it works, fine, or else I will continue with my original project and ditch the engine and start working on the electric conversion?
5. I will still have the resealing of the cam covers to deal (since the dealer left the cam covers loose!) with before I could have a prayer of testing the engine...
This is becoming exciting, depressing, challenging all at the same time...
Thanks for continuing to be involved.
