Question for the Machanics out There.

[Chuck W.]

I have owned my Boxster since new. It has the original IMS baring. However, on July 2, 2008, at 16,452 miles, the RMS was upgraded.

The invoice states, "R&I Exhaust, R&I Transmission, R&I Clutch and Flywheel, R&R Rear Mail Seal, R&I Tensioners, R&R Intermediate Shaft Flange Seal, Clean Oil Residue From Trans and Engine."

The total bill was $2223.52 and listed the following parts;

1 - 997.101.212.00 Shaft Sealing RI
1 - 996.105.112.01 Rubber Gasket
4 - 999.385.004.01 Torx Screws 3x35
3 - 900.385.275.09 Torx Screw 5x29
8 - 999.073.092.09 Screw 10x50

Reading other posting it appears that you can tell what baring your Boxster has by looking at the IMS flange seal. Do any of the part numbers above appear to be the IMS flange seal that they replaced during this service? And if so, can you tell if it was for a single or dual baring? TIA.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Chuck W.

I have owned my Boxster since new. It has the original IMS baring. However, on July 2, 2008, at 16,452 miles, the RMS was upgraded.

The invoice states, "R&I Exhaust, R&I Transmission, R&I Clutch and Flywheel, R&R Rear Mail Seal, R&I Tensioners, R&R Intermediate Shaft Flange Seal, Clean Oil Residue From Trans and Engine."

The total bill was $2223.52 and listed the following parts;

1 - 997.101.212.00 Shaft Sealing RI
1 - 996.105.112.01 Rubber Gasket
4 - 999.385.004.01 Torx Screws 3x35
3 - 900.385.275.09 Torx Screw 5x29
8 - 999.073.092.09 Screw 10x50

Reading other posting it appears that you can tell what baring your Boxster has by looking at the IMS flange seal. Do any of the part numbers above appear to be the IMS flange seal that they replaced during this service? And if so, can you tell if it was for a single or dual baring? TIA.

Not the flange seal, but by looking at the metal flange itself (they are noticeably different). Both the single and dual row IMS flanges use the exact same seal.

[Chuck W.]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Not the flange seal, but by looking at the metal flange itself. Both the single and dual row IMS flanges use the exact same seal.

Ahhhhhh.... It was a thought. Thanks for the info.

[Froggo]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Not the flange seal, but by looking at the metal flange itself (they are noticeably different). Both the single and dual row IMS flanges use the exact same seal.

So looking at them , what is the difference between the two flanges ?

[thstone]

Originally Posted by Froggo

So looking at them , what is the difference between the two flanges ?

This explains it all in detail. Look at Photos #13, #14, and #15 for the differences between the two flanges.

Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Intermediate Shaft Bearing Replacement and Upgrade (IMS) - 986 Boxster (1997-04) - 987 Boxster (2005-06)

[Froggo]

Originally Posted by thstone

This explains it all in detail. Look at Photos #13, #14, and #15 for the differences between the two flanges.

Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Intermediate Shaft Bearing Replacement and Upgrade (IMS) - 986 Boxster (1997-04) - 987 Boxster (2005-06)

Hey Thanks for the info and link , I have that book but never thought to look in it , thanks again