[Kbergen51]

Hi all.

Not a new owner but on my 2nd boxster. Last year I bought a 2001 base and was assured that the IMS was "not a problem" and had not been seen by the author of that phrase when I enquired about the problem. Foolishly I ignored my instinct to get it done and delayed the installation of the solution. Needless to say that is how I am now on my 2nd Boxster. I suffered a catastrophic engine failure 6 mos into my ownership.
There is nothing like seeing the car's lifeblood spewing out the rear end as it sits by the curb in front of your house.

Get the IMS replaced ASAP "run don't walk"!!!

I subsequently risked it, and purchased from a local repair shop, a 2004 S with the latest retrofit from LN Engineering as well as a variety of other fresh bits........basically a refreshed engine.

I must confess that I still have IMS anxiety and likely will for the next 1-2 years or until I've had a couple of oil changes with no shavings.

Anyway that's my thoughts and other misc. ramblings.