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Posted By 996tt2002

Yes, I was going to do the LNE IMS kit as that...

Yes, I was going to do the LNE IMS kit as that seems to be the best choice.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-20-2010, 03:16 PM

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Posted By 996tt2002

Yes, this is what I have been told because it is...

Yes, this is what I have been told because it is a Tiptronic trans.

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12-20-2010, 08:05 AM

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Posted By 996tt2002

Good suggestions! I had thought about the motor...

Good suggestions! I had thought about the motor mount but didn't know which one to choose. Stock or something like Pedros Garage. Any thoughts?

Forgot about the coolant tank, glad I asked for...

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12-20-2010, 04:46 AM

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Posted By 996tt2002

What To Replace While Engine/Trans Out

Planning on having the IMS changed on a 98 Boxster with tiptronic, 26kmiles. Have been told that engine/trans have to come out to do so. Figured I'd change these parts at the same time:

underdrive...

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06-10-2010, 12:43 PM

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Jake Raby Question

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Posted By 996tt2002

It is a 1998 Tiptronic, 26K mi. I asked...

It is a 1998 Tiptronic, 26K mi.

I asked about the LN Engineering IMS bearing when I spoke to the service

advisor. They are listed on the LN Eng web site as installers and I wanted to

make...

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06-10-2010, 10:33 AM

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Jake Raby Question

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Posted By 996tt2002

I asked what it would cost to have the IMS...

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...

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06-10-2010, 06:57 AM

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Jake Raby Question

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Posted By 996tt2002

Thank you for the information. $1200 seemed like...

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...

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06-10-2010, 02:18 AM

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Jake Raby Question

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Posted By 996tt2002

Jake Raby Question

Local dealer says $1200.00 for IMS LN Engineering bearing in a manual trans and

about $2000.00 for a Tiptronic, which I have. Does this sound right? Is there that

much more involved in the Tip...

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06-06-2010, 05:57 AM

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Foam Coming Out A/C Vents?

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Posted By 996tt2002

Foam Coming Out A/C Vents?

If you have this problem look at this fix, it may help:

www.carboncow.net look for 986:heater box repair

Will probably be doing this in the future.

Rob C.

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06-05-2010, 10:28 AM

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Posted By 996tt2002

All input is good. I'l probably decide by Monday...

All input is good. I'l probably decide by Monday if I want the car or not.

Rob C.

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06-05-2010, 09:19 AM

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Posted By 996tt2002

Haven't talked price yet. Have gotten three cars...

Haven't talked price yet. Have gotten three cars from them in the past. A 300ZX

and my present two vehicles, Lexus GS400 and Nissan pickup.

Know that there are newer, faster cars out there but...

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06-05-2010, 07:54 AM

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Posted By 996tt2002

Thanks for all the confidence. The exterior and...

Thanks for all the confidence. The exterior and interior are as new, my son and I

have taken care of that since new. Always used Zaino but have recently switched

to Collinite. Tires were...

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06-05-2010, 05:26 AM

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Posted By 996tt2002

Forgot to mention, MAF replaced about 2 months...

Forgot to mention, MAF replaced about 2 months ago at local Porsche dealer.

Tech did not mention any other problems to my son at the time.

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06-05-2010, 05:22 AM

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Posted By 996tt2002

rick3000, love your confidence in the machine....

rick3000, love your confidence in the machine. Have been a PCA member since

1988, like to think I have looked around a bit on the Boxster engine failure prob-

lem. This is why I came to this...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-04-2010, 09:00 PM

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Posted By 996tt2002

Rick3000, I was under the impression that the...

Rick3000, I was under the impression that the concerns I have are common to

early year Boxsters. Having seen numerous post all over the internet about IMS

etc. What I dont like is that these...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-04-2010, 05:59 PM

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Posted By 996tt2002

Should I Buy This Car -- Opinions Please!

1998 Boxster with 26,XXX miles, tiptronic, owned by my sister since new, garage

kept. Am tempted but d-chunk, cylinder slippage and to a lesser degree IMS

failure(this I can least fix...

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05-29-2010, 03:52 PM

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Posted By 996tt2002

Ok I was curious. Did a search and found "Engine...

Ok I was curious. Did a search and found "Engine noise 06 Boxster S". Now I see

where Jake was coming from! Have no problen switching to Amsoil, Royal Purple

etc. Glad it's maybe more of an...

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05-29-2010, 12:37 PM

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Posted By 996tt2002

Jake, you mentioned Mobil 1. Is there a problem...

Jake, you mentioned Mobil 1. Is there a problem with that.

Rob C.

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05-29-2010, 07:24 AM

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Posted By 996tt2002

Thanks, I'll keep my fingers crossed. The car has...

Thanks, I'll keep my fingers crossed. The car has never made that sound and

we were worried that it might be something more sinister.

Rob C.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-29-2010, 06:28 AM

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