Replacing IMS with Original bearing

[feelyx]

Run a magnet around the metal and see if the pieces stick to the magnet.

[Bala]

Originally Posted by feelyx

Run a magnet around the metal and see if the pieces stick to the magnet.

Feelyx,
Thanks for the suggestion. The pieces are not sticking to the magnet. What am I supposed to conclude from this?

[berty987]

The metal is non ferrous ie aluminium based. That begs the question is there an issue with the pistons / bores or another part in the engine .? I believe the cam tensioning guides are plastic , these are also a common failure from what I've read, could this be the material you have in your sump ?

[feelyx]

Originally Posted by Bala

Feelyx,
Thanks for the suggestion. The pieces are not sticking to the magnet. What am I supposed to conclude from this?

Do you have some pics of the metal pieces?

[jdcorbitt3]

I am in a similar boat. I can't justify another $600 on this engine. I went down to the local bearing shop and bought a bearing for $17. The bearing in both the failed engine and the replacement engine we bought were both good.

John

[happyfish]

Thanks for the info guys, meet the same problem here, how can i get the original ball bearings?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by happyfish

Thanks for the info guys, meet the same problem here, how can i get the original ball bearings?

Unless you have a 2005 or later, you cannot get the OEM unit as Porsche will only sell you their "final solution" large bearing assembly, complete with a new shaft (required) for a bit north of $1K. Then you get to take your entire engine apart to install it.

Long before I would even think about using another steel bearing, I would opt for the highly successful LN ceramic unit; anything else is purely false economy............

[mikefocke]

I'd urge anyone with a prior IMS issue to wander over to renntech into the 996 forum and then do a search for "settlement". Porsche has agreed to a legal settlement with a class of folks who own or have owned 2000-2004.5 Boxsters and you'll need to read up on what documentation you'll have to provide to achieve compensation.

This, ironically, doesn't help those who did a LN or Pelican or Casper update, only those who had a failure and processed it through dealerships.

No earlier or later Boxsters aren't covered.