Poll:IMS related engine failure

[FlyBoy767]

Just to add to the discussion - '98 Boxster Tiptronic 58k miles - mechanic says my IMS bearing was the worst he'd seen without a catastrophic failure. I found metal and black seal pieces in oil filter canister and stopped driving the car. The 911 in the shop wasn't so lucky. He drove to the shop and half way there his engine blew. I wouldn't consider my Boxster a "garage queen" but with 13 years and only 58k it hasn't had that much usage which definitely puts it in the low usage IMS bearing failure category.

[fivepointnine]

Originally Posted by FlyBoy767

Just to add to the discussion - '98 Boxster Tiptronic 58k miles - mechanic says my IMS bearing was the worst he'd seen without a catastrophic failure. I found metal and black seal pieces in oil filter canister and stopped driving the car. The 911 in the shop wasn't so lucky. He drove to the shop and half way there his engine blew. I wouldn't consider my Boxster a "garage queen" but with 13 years and only 58k it hasn't had that much usage which definitely puts it in the low usage IMS bearing failure category.

how much debris did you see in your filter?

[heliguy]

Add me to the poll...2003 Boxster S, 88k miles, no oil leaks, clutch is tight, never a hint of as problem.

[Orville104]

I was only told that the engine froze/ failed. No further exolanation was given and unfortunately, I did not ask....I am assuming it was the IMS.