2000 Boxster S Pre/Post Purchase Maintenance

[sebas]

Thanks for the great responses!

So far it has had a pre purchase inspection done, but the mechanic who did it knows the person selling the car, so i will take everything he says with a grain of salt. I do know that he replaced the oil separator just in case.

The reason I have bought this car is because of the great deal and also the fact that the owner has gone above and beyond to get the car ready and answer all of my questions. He is even waxing the car for me today.

Who would I send the oil to for an analysis? Unfortunately he already did an oil change before putting the car up for sale, but I have a 600 mile drive back home so I can take a sample afterwards.

Also, is LN Engineering the company everyone feels most comfortable about for the IMS? RMS is also not leaking or misting at all on the car.

I actually am already a PCA member, as my father has had Porsches for a very long time including his 1981 911 SC that he has had since his late 20s in Switzerland and his 944 Turbo that he bought when he moved to California

I will post pictures soon!

[sebas]

san rensho,
Here is the Pelican Parts article that I found with the serial numbers. Mine was manufactured in 2000 as well.


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

[78F350]

Originally Posted by sebas

Who would I send the oil to for an analysis?...

This is the most common one I have heard of: Blackstone Labs
Post a new thread with the question if you want to hear of more options.

Originally Posted by sebas

Also, is LN Engineering the company everyone feels most comfortable about for the IMS? ...

Do Not Start a new IMS thread. With a simple search, you can enjoy hours (days maybe) of information, stories of personal tragedy, insults, scorn, and wit. All I will advise is that the LN IMS solution is the best and costs the most, and I am not inclined to put it in my cars.

[sebas]

Thank you very much 78F350 that helps a ton.

Thanks!