new clutch, what else can be replaced?

[stephen wilson]

unless your car has very high miles, you shouldn't have to replace the axles. The axle boots, on the other hand, I would do.

[Perfectlap]

how labor intensive is replacing the axle assemblies later?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

how labor intensive is replacing the axle assemblies later?

It is going to cost you to replace them later, parts and a couple hours labor at the prevailing rate. Why not consider having them inspect the axels for wear and just repack and replace the boots while it is apart? Usually, the 6 speed axels fail because the boots blew out and the CV's died from dirt and lack of lubrication; if your existing boots and axels are in good shape, repacking and new boots is much cheaper than new OEM axels..................providing the dealer will do it (many won’t, they just want to swap out parts and bill you)………….

[JFP in PA]

Oh, and I’ll guarantee you that a dealer will not install the LN IMS upgrade, all they will install is a new OEM IMS unit, which will put you right back in the land of not knowing when it is going to fail. The reason a dealer will not do the LN unit is that installing one would be tantamount to and admission that the OEM version has a potential problem; so they won’t do it………………..

Any long term results of the LN IMS upgrade?

[Perfectlap]

don't worry the dealer price quotes were for ****************s and giggles. The price of the dealer doing clutch, brakes and suspension will buy you another used Boxster.
I think they wanted $300 for a coolant flush and $400 to replace the 02 sensors (just labor). LOL
I intend to use an indy shop. They did the 02's and a fuel filter for $130. Wish I had a lift... I'm going back to flush the brakes and coolant.
My boots are definitely torn, which explains why the dealer simply added the cost of a whole new unit. The service manager must have spotted the Bentley manual or my OBD II in the trunk because he said goodbye just as quickly as he gave me the prices.

"Oh, and I’ll guarantee you that a dealer will not install the LN IMS upgrade, all they will install is a new OEM IMS unit, which will put you right back in the land of not knowing when it is going to fail. The reason a dealer will not do the LN unit is that installing one would be tantamount to and admission that the OEM version has a potential problem; so they won’t do it……………….."


I see you are at it again! Always over the top without facts! I'll call your "guarantee" :

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[Gilles]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

how labor intensive is replacing the axle assemblies later?

Perfectlap,

I have replaced complete drive shafts (axles) many times on different cars and IMHO, it is a fairly easy task (as long as one of the allen bolts is not stripped, which will require dremmel surgery), if your bolts look rusty, pre-treat them with PB Blaster before attempting to remove them

Seriously could be a fun Saturday project to remove the axles, clean the bearings, re-lubed them and replace the boot, perhaps the only 'special tool' will be a torque meter.