Cam Pad Service?

[jaykay]

I had always assumed that the engine had to be dropped to get access to chains tensioners, wear pads...how many more hours would this involve over dropping the transmission

[JSWR450]

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to follow up on this posting.

After pulling the IMS bearing today my mechanic, Michael at 9 Elf Motorsports, said that the IMS bearing in my car was definitely failing and that I am really lucky. He's saving the bearing to show me and hopefully I can post pictures on the forum when I get the car back.

I asked about the chain tensioners and cam pads, and he said that he would not recommend it at this time and that it would be at least 10 hours labor plus parts.

I also had the RMS, AOS, water pump, engine belt, clutch, flywheel, and transmission fluid replaced. The coolant reservoir has already been replaced in the car and looked good.

I'm looking forward to enjoying the car without all the worries!!

Thanks for everyone's help!!

[Dave928]

you'll need to give us a breakdown of what you were charged for all those services after you get the car back...

[JSWR450]

Originally Posted by Dave928

you'll need to give us a breakdown of what you were charged for all those services after you get the car back...

I just got back from the shop. I can't believe how bad the IMS bearing was (78,000 miles on a 2000 Boxster S). It was very, very sloppy. I was skeptical about the IMS issue but now I am a believer...mine was in horrible condition. I'll try to get a video of it on youtube and post a link so everyone can see it for themselves. It looks like the one in the LN youtube video. The water pump was also in really bad shape.

Below is a breakdown of the cost involved in this major service. This is the deal that I got through 9 Elf Motorsports in Santa Rosa, CA. I dealt with Michael, and he was great and gave the car a thorough inspection and showed me all the defective parts. Some people might be able to get a better deal on this stuff but please keep it friendly Thanks for everyone's help and recommendations!

IMS Retrofit
IMS Kit double brg-N (dual row): $595.00
Shaft Sealing Ring-N: $19.84
Hex HD. Screw 6x20-N: $0.44 (three used)
Hex HD. Screw s/s-N: $0.44 (four used)
Shipping-N: $20.00
Swepco 5/40 Syn-N: $7.99 (9.1 used)
Labor: $500.00

Clutch
Clutch kit-N: $802.30
Flywheel-S: $840.00
Labor: $250.00

Water Pump
Water Pump Gasket-N: $10.22
Multi Rib Belt-N: $45.22
Porsche Coolant- N: $36.54
Water Pump-N: $264.79
Labor: $356.75

Air/Oil Separator (replace with updated design)
Oil Separator-N: $107.95
Labor: $62.50

Replace Transmission Fluid
75/90 Trans oil-N: $34.95 (2.5 used)
Labor: $0.00

Rollers (3 worn/noisey idler rollers)
Tensioner roller-N: $95.05
Idler roller-N: 90.65
Deflection roller-N: $90.65
Labor: $0.00

Oil Filler Tube (leaking)
Oil Filler Tube-N: $34.48
Labor: $62.50

Replace Engine Mount
Engine Mount-N: $123.66
Labor: $0.00

Replace Air Mass Sensor: $283.34

Total Labor: $1812.50
Total Parts: $3,602.14
Tax: $324.19

[tonycarreon]

Originally Posted by JSWR450

Some people might be able to get a better deal on this stuff but please keep it friendly

$1200 for the IMS - i don't think anyone's going to flame you for that. you'll be getting PMs for recommendations!