Jake replaced my IMS bearing LAST week

[funkdefino]

This is exactly the same job I want done. How much did you pay?

[MikenOH]

Getting a 00-03 S model with 50K+ miles for something less than $25K, having the IMS changed out with clutch/IMS for $3K(?) gives you a car that you can have a lot of fun with-- for years--and dodge the dreaded depreciation hit associated with a new car.

The car has plenty of poop, looks good and costs--with repairs--less than half the price of a new base level car

[clickman]

Originally Posted by MikenOH

Getting a 00-03 S model with 50K+ miles for something less than $25K, having the IMS changed out with clutch/IMS for $3K(?) gives you a car that you can have a lot of fun with-- for years--

I wish I could feel that comfortable. What about the other 20(?) engine failure modes? The ongoing problem we Boxster owners face is how many M96 engines are really dying as a result of the multiple possible failure modes? Therefore what is the real risk and how much $ is it worth to preventatively deal with that risk? We really don't know.

It could be the answer is to not deal with the failure modes and other problems piecemeal, save thousands of $, drive the car you have and when (and if) it goes boom, plan to install one of Jake's upgrades.

I'm still trying to decide if my longer term plans should include a vacation to Atlanta with my MY01. I suppose at 50k miles my clutch is due anyways...

I know if I was to get into a Boxster now, I'd buy an '03/04 roller with the engine gone, and put in one of Jake's upgraded engines.

[jmatta]

I've been putting aside a bit of cash here and there just for the pupose of having the engine work done, should the time come. My car is seven years old and has 17k miles...oil is changed every 2500 miles or so. I've added the LN filter adapter and low temp t-stat. Will it self destruct? Only time will tell, but I want to be ready, as I really enjoy the car and don't see replacing it any time soon.

[MikenOH]

Originally Posted by clickman

I wish I could feel that comfortable. What about the other 20(?) engine failure modes? The ongoing problem we Boxster owners face is how many M96 engines are really dying as a result of the multiple possible failure modes? Therefore what is the real risk and how much $ is it worth to preventatively deal with that risk? We really don't know.

It could be the answer is to not deal with the failure modes and other problems piecemeal, save thousands of $, drive the car you have and when (and if) it goes boom, plan to install one of Jake's upgrades.

I'm still trying to decide if my longer term plans should include a vacation to Atlanta with my MY01. I suppose at 50k miles my clutch is due anyways...

I know if I was to get into a Boxster now, I'd buy an '03/04 roller with the engine gone, and put in one of Jake's upgraded engines.

IIRC, the big ones in that range of years are the IMS, the oil pump shaft and the plastic surfaces on the chain tensioner assy. The IMS and Oil pump part can be fixed with current technology without tearing down the motor; sounds like Jake was working on the tensioner assy. fix.

[clickman]

Originally Posted by funkdefino

This is exactly the same job I want done. How much did you pay?

Dean (GM at Raby Ent) quoted me $3500 (US$, of course)