Jake Raby Question

[Jake Raby]

In a Boxster the Tip tranny can be removed with the engine remaining in the car, but it is no fun at all.

I'd never do an IMS procedure for that kind of money, but then again we do way more than just the retrofit and we helped develop the tools and procedure.

[996tt2002]

Thank you for the information. $1200 seemed like pretty cheap IMS "insurance"

to me.

This quote over the phone was from Reeves Imports, the local Porsche dealer

here in Tampa. They usually anren't considered the cheapest place to have work

done!

Didn't even ask about a PCA discount which they normally give!

Rob C.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by 996tt2002

Thank you for the information. $1200 seemed like pretty cheap IMS "insurance"

to me.

This quote over the phone was from Reeves Imports, the local Porsche dealer

here in Tampa. They usually anren't considered the cheapest place to have work

done!

Didn't even ask about a PCA discount which they normally give!

Rob C.

That's pretty close to the labor when I had mine done on a manual transmission. $1200 doesn't include the bearing and puller tool, right?

[crod]

The guy I bring my S to, recommended by a board member, so far has been great and I am very impressed with his work. Top quality.
For the clutch replacement he charges $430 on labor. I imagine doing the IMS at the same time he would charge me probably another $210-300 at the most (labor only). As the IMS retrofit kit is in the $700-800 ballpark from what I know, a full clutch replacement plus IMS kit would not cost more than $1800-1900 what is very cheap considering what you are getting for.
Others may charge way more per hour than this guy over here does.
Anyone has any idea how much more work it is to replace the IMS once you are already doing the clutch? I mean if you need 6-7 hours to do the clutch, how much more labor (timewise) to do the IMS?

I guess that is what we get when healthcare is free. Cheaper labor overall.

CR

[996tt2002]

I asked what it would cost to have the IMS bearing replaced and this is what I

was told 1200man/2000tip. I assumed that included the part/s. Hopefully a

$600 IMS bearing was not going to be a later surprise as an additional cost

on top of the $1200.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by 996tt2002

I asked what it would cost to have the IMS bearing replaced and this is what I

was told 1200man/2000tip. I assumed that included the part/s. Hopefully a

$600 IMS bearing was not going to be a later surprise as an additional cost

on top of the $1200.

Might want to ask. Note that the different bearings have different prices.

[mikefocke]

What is the total charge on a '03 TIP to install the LN IMS bearing bolt, cover etc parts and labor all included.

Then ask how many they have done.

They are probably quoting the factory parts.