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Originally Posted by Gigi
2000-2004 They are known for high failure rate of the single-row intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing. Keep on eye for metal particles in oil filter. Also, at your actual mileage I assume the chain tensioner pads are due for replacement. My 98’ had the same k miles as yours when I bought it and I noticed particles of plastic resins from guide pads in oil filter housing. I did replaced them on both sides of engine. I did the ims bearing replacement at 52k just to make sure I don’t have any unpleasant surprises later on.
If you can afford to buy a lift (Danmar-the one I have) it will save you lots of $$$ / and buy a Porsche Boxster repair manual too. Good-luck!  |
Thanks for the good things to be aware of. I have already started catching up on maintenance items.
Coolant flush, new hoses, brake bleed, drive belt, air filter, cabin filter, cleaned MAF sensor and replaced original fuel sending unit. Next is engine mount, fuel filter, trans and diff fluid.