Poll:IMS related engine failure

[dennis]

I know I am reaching to try and find some false sense of security here, but out of the peple polled, how many were S models? Seems more S than non.

[stephen wilson]

IMHO, enjoy your car, and stop looking for answers when non are forthcoming. Make your risk decision, and forget about it, ie. warranty? Upgrade IMS bearing? Emergency fund? None of these? I drove myself nuts for 2 years, and still bought one.

[dennis]

Very true- and nowadays everything seems to be a depreciating asset

[boxster_s_boy_34]

I had an IMS bearing failure a little while back but was able to catch it early enough to simply replace the bearing. With a lot of help from Don at EBS and a little mechanical know how I re-timed my cams myself. It seems to be a lot easier to re-time a 3 chain engine versus a five chain, but as far as the removal of all 3 timing chain tensioners (not counting the one inside each valve cover) I was only able to remove 2 on the bottom of the engine. I believe that the 3rd sits snuggly under the A/C compressor from the pictures of an engine that Don had sent to me. I did all that I could short of depressurize the entire system to get to it before I gave up. I have however had my exhaust cam jump timing on me and I was wondering if anyone knew where I might have gone wrong.

[porsche666]

I need a way to change my answer. I voted no in the poll last year, but my 2004 Special Edition suffered an IMS failure with 20k miles on it this month.

It looks like a scary ratio of the 2004 SE's have had issues.....not good.

Ever consider your modifcations to your Boxster may have contributed to your failure?

[mts]

Originally Posted by porsche666

I need a way to change my answer. I voted no in the poll last year, but my 2004 Special Edition suffered an IMS failure with 20k miles on it this month.

It looks like a scary ratio of the 2004 SE's have had issues.....not good.

Ever consider your modifcations to your Boxster may have contributed to your failure?

What modifications? The only non-factory modification I have is secondary cat-bypass pipes. If you are suggesting cat bypass pipes would be a contributing factor toward an IMS failure I'd say you need to put down the crack pipe. It's bad for your health.

[porsche666]

"What modifications? The only non-factory modification I have is secondary cat-bypass pipes. If you are suggesting cat bypass pipes would be a contributing factor toward an IMS failure I'd say you need to put down the crack pipe. It's bad for your health. "

Now I know why you suffered an IMS failure - cause you are a jerk!!!

[mts]

Originally Posted by mts

What modifications? The only non-factory modification I have is secondary cat-bypass pipes. If you are suggesting cat bypass pipes would be a contributing factor toward an IMS failure I'd say you need to put down the crack pipe. It's bad for your health.

I thought the fact that I put a smiley face on my original comment would ensure folks knew it was a joke. I guess porsche666 didn't see it that way. I'd hate to think my IMS failed because I'm a jerk.......we'll need to add that one to the pile though along with the oil used, how hard the car was driven, how many miles it has, etc. Beyond a somewhat bad design with a weak sealed bearing by Porsche I supposed it's as good a theory as anything else.

[dennis]

Do we have model year for sure, where the IMS has been addressed? Is it safe to say '10 and up are immune? I would seriously consider buying a newer one in a few yr is that is the case

[mallai]

Originally Posted by porsche666

I need a way to change my answer. I voted no in the poll last year, but my 2004 Special Edition suffered an IMS failure with 20k miles on it this month.

It looks like a scary ratio of the 2004 SE's have had issues.....not good.

Ever consider your modifcations to your Boxster may have contributed to your failure?

After reading through this forum and planning to look at a 2004 S 550 SE in a few days, I'm thinking of scrapping buying a Boxster altogether..I've been elated for several weeks since making the decision to buy one but now totally disheartened..

[mts]

Originally Posted by mallai

After reading through this forum and planning to look at a 2004 S 550 SE in a few days, I'm thinking of scrapping buying a Boxster altogether..I've been elated for several weeks since making the decision to buy one but now totally disheartened..

Get the IMS updated and sleep like a baby. It's one heck of a car once that is fixed. I have a friend selling a 550 that has already had the LN Engineering IMS upgrade done. Solid car. PM me if you have any interest and I will get you the contact information.