2nd Mod of 2011 - IMS Bearing retrofit
04-15-2011, 02:14 PM
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The dealer ordered my IMS kit today! I expect the bill to be between 2K-3K depending on if it needs a clutch. The other part I asked to have replaced was the water pump.
Jake Raby has a list of Pre-Directives on flat 6's web site, it was helpful in deciding what maintance to do this spring.
Jake Raby has a list of Pre-Directives on flat 6's web site, it was helpful in deciding what maintance to do this spring.
04-15-2011, 02:55 PM
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The dealer ordered my IMS kit today! I expect the bill to be between 2K-3K depending on if it needs a clutch. The other part I asked to have replaced was the water pump.
Jake Raby has a list of Pre-Directives on flat 6's web site, it was helpful in deciding what maintance to do this spring.
Jake Raby has a list of Pre-Directives on flat 6's web site, it was helpful in deciding what maintance to do this spring.
04-15-2011, 04:06 PM
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I was thinking about the AOS, didn't know the cost and want to keep my bill under $4k. I'll talk to dealer when I bring it in.
Question, whats in Hershey? Is it car show? and when?
I'm close to Allentown not far away.
Question, whats in Hershey? Is it car show? and when?
I'm close to Allentown not far away.
04-15-2011, 04:16 PM
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04-15-2011, 04:21 PM
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I'm gathering parts right now to do the same ..
Just off CPO and turned 61K. Doing the IMS, RMS, H20 Pump and AOS.
Anybody have a good source to procure and AOS, only saw the racing type at suncoast .. Thanks!
Just off CPO and turned 61K. Doing the IMS, RMS, H20 Pump and AOS.
Anybody have a good source to procure and AOS, only saw the racing type at suncoast .. Thanks!
04-15-2011, 08:53 PM
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04-15-2011, 09:11 PM
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Whoa..... '$pensive my local indie charged much less......I think I paid about $1500.00 have to check if that included the bearing.......and the bearing was flawless when it was replaced....but peace of mind is priceless.
04-15-2011, 11:25 PM
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Just got my car back from Powertech, paid $3067.12.
That included the IMS Single row, RMS, Oil / Filter, 6 Coil Packs / Spark Plugs and a Neutral Safety Switch (aka clutch switch). The breakdown was $1750.50 Labor (ouch), and $1115.97 Parts. Tax was $200.65. If anyone is interested I could get a scan and post it up for reference.
That included the IMS Single row, RMS, Oil / Filter, 6 Coil Packs / Spark Plugs and a Neutral Safety Switch (aka clutch switch). The breakdown was $1750.50 Labor (ouch), and $1115.97 Parts. Tax was $200.65. If anyone is interested I could get a scan and post it up for reference.
04-16-2011, 01:33 AM
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04-16-2011, 06:21 AM
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I replaced the IMS bearing (dual row) in my 2001 Boxster S last September with 48,000 miles on the clock.
The original bearing assembly was in excellent condition - no lateral play, seals in good condition and no brinelling of the races.
But, the oil hes been changed every 5,000 miles since new - Mobil 1 by the OPC up to 36,000 miles, Shell Helix Ultra 5W40 since then.....
Maybe its true - clean, fresh oil every 5,000 miles is a big part in the bearings longevity !
The original bearing assembly was in excellent condition - no lateral play, seals in good condition and no brinelling of the races.
But, the oil hes been changed every 5,000 miles since new - Mobil 1 by the OPC up to 36,000 miles, Shell Helix Ultra 5W40 since then.....
Maybe its true - clean, fresh oil every 5,000 miles is a big part in the bearings longevity !