new 986S owner outside Cincinnati, OH

[BIGJake111]

Welcome, as for the ims monitor it by checking for metal shavings In you oil filter. Be good to the engine and care for it well to reduce chances and just battle it out until you need a clutch. If the engine does go, a boxster chassis is worth decent money, you won't lose too much more than what it costs to do the retrofit.

[cincyjohn986S]

Thanks. I plan on getting a magnetic drain plug.
I don't want to turn this into another "IMS thread." It's just always in the back of my mind when I drive the car. Every little odd noise makes me paranoid.

[Porsche9]

Once there are metal shavings in the filter it's pretty much to late. The very least you'll need is a complete engine breakdown and the worst is you have a hunk of useless metal.

Either have the IMS changed or take the calculated risk and do nothing. Whatever makes you sleep better. Not sure what bearing you have in yours, single or double row. Single row appears to be at higher risk then double row. I'm the type to sleep better knowing the issue is fixed. My 02 had the single row so for me it was worth replacing. Do some more research and decide for yourself. There's tons of info on the issue.

Enjoy the car and yeah it will draw rude comments from those jealous and too ignorant to know what they now sell for but you will get way more positive comments.

[schnellman]

Congrat on becoming a Boxster driver. I've had mine for over six years and I'm happy to say that I've never run into a hater in Ohio. As for the IMS, don't worry about it. Enjoy the car. And, as they say, drive it like you stole it. And remember, without pictures, it didn't happen! Drive safe, and have fun.

[cincyjohn986S]

I've had lots of eyerolls, nasty looks, etc., This was the first time somebody actually yelled something at me, COMPLETELY unprovoked. (It takes a tough guy to yell "Pu**y" at you before speeding away, btw.)
Most of the time though, nobody even looks.
Yeah, I need to post pictures. Need to upload some when I get to it.