New owner of 2001 Boxster S

[apswater]

Used clutch? I don't think that sounds like a good idea. The biggest cost to the IMS is taking out the trans which you have to do to do the clutch. Your best bet, borrow the money and fix it all at once with new parts. You will be very happy. It is a far cry from a sentra to a boxster so doing it yourself is probably beyond your skill level if you have not worked on Porsches before. You have to expect that owning a boxster is expensive but I bet you got a great deal on yours considering they were very expensive when new. If it is going to be a daily driver, you better set up a repair fund. It can easy a few thousand dollars quite easily at ay time

[78F350]

Originally Posted by apswater

Used clutch? I don't think that sounds like a good idea. The biggest cost to the IMS is taking out the trans which you have to do to do the clutch. Your best bet, borrow the money and fix it all at once with new parts...

Of course for all the labor involved in replacing a clutch, it is best to go with the highest quality, brand new clutch you can reasonably get. There are good opportunities to buy a 'purchased, but never installed' clutch. If you are Very short on cash and need a clutch a slightly used clutch from a wrecked car will be adequate.

Here's a sampling of USED stuff available on eBay at the moment. The fact that someone is selling it does not mean that it is suitable or sensible for use:



BTW, I have 2 gently used AOSs available if anyone needs one.

[Mike689]

Originally Posted by JayG

NOOOO
oil should be checked for proper level hot and you need to wait a few minutes after turning off the engine so it can drain back fully to the sump
read the manual!

Thanks! My oil looks to be right below the max.

Originally Posted by 78F350

Of course for all the labor involved in replacing a clutch, it is best to go with the highest quality, brand new clutch you can reasonably get. There are good opportunities to buy a 'purchased, but never installed' clutch. If you are Very short on cash and need a clutch a slightly used clutch from a wrecked car will be adequate.

Here's a sampling of USED stuff available on eBay at the moment. The fact that someone is selling it does not mean that it is suitable or sensible for use:


BTW, I have 2 gently used AOSs available if anyone needs one.

I think I'd rather just buy some parts new. Why would one pay $100 for an IMS that was driven on 50,000 miles when you can get a new one from pelican for not much more.

[78F350]

Originally Posted by Mike689

...I think I'd rather just buy some parts new. Why would one pay $100 for an IMS that was driven on 50,000 miles when you can get a new one from pelican for not much more.

Just to make sure it's clear, I was pointing out what some people will sell used. Not what anyone should buy used. A used IMS bearing is guaranteed to fail:
http://986forum.com/forums/421366-post4.html
http://986forum.com/forums/421472-post11.html

Mike, I think you're going to do okay.

[Mike689]

Originally Posted by 78F350

Just to make sure it's clear, I was pointing out what some people will sell used. Not what anyone should buy used. A used IMS bearing is guaranteed to fail:
http://986forum.com/forums/421366-post4.html
http://986forum.com/forums/421472-post11.html

Mike, I think you're going to do okay.

Gotcha! sorry bout that.