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Originally Posted by BhamBox
The previous owner has had the car for the last 8 years and has not had anything done to it in the past three years. He only put 3k on it during that time. He kept it covered in his garage and would start the car up every couple of weeks.
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I am generally Mr Sunshine when it comes to IMSB and the issues associated with it. But your above description concerns me because:
~ Garage queens seem to be more vulnerable to IMS failure because they sit for long periods of time and the oil drips down into the sump and off the IMSB, leaving the bearing dry at start-up (in most cases the grease in the bearing gets washed out but the bearing is lubricated by oil). 35K over 14 yrs is a GQ.
~ I assume the oil hasn't been changed in 3 yrs (or more)? GQs need to have their oil changed annually if the mileage is < 5K for that yr. If you use it as your wife's DD, then change the oil between 5-8K mi. Don't believe the mktg hype of 10K+ mi ranges for oil.
~ Starting a car and letting it just 'idle' is not good for a car. If you don't drive it up to full operating temps, water that collects in the muffler will not have a chance to evaporate. Plus you do nothing for the trans fluid, etc.
A PPI will not be able to diagnose the health of your IMSB. Oil analysis can give some indication, but the only way to know is tear off the trans and pull it.
I would recommend doing the maint that has been suggested to get it road worthy. Then, when financially feasible, replace the IMSB. You'll enjoy your Boxster much more after that.
PS. You may need a set of tires too based on their age.
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