Any 100k + cars out there without IMS replacement
06-26-2013, 11:03 PM
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I had the original until 101k miles on my 01. While doing the RMS I decided to do the upgrade since they were already in there and was only charged for the part not labor. I think the $550 for the upgraded bearing was worth it just for peace of mind and may help in resale.. kind of a cool paper weight as well.
06-27-2013, 10:22 AM
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01 C2 Cab, 80k miles and 99 C2 Coupe with 126k miles as well as three Boxsters with mileage from 65k on up. All on original IMSB. Although I do have problems sleeping at night.
06-27-2013, 10:55 AM
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125k, original single row, mobil1 used all it's life, original motor, flange and RMS only updated to the newer version with improved seals. I sleep just fine. 1k+ mile trips, no problemo.
06-27-2013, 11:16 AM
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'99 C2 w/ 76k miles - engine never dropped
'99 Boxster w/ 112k miles - original IMS bearing
I picked up the C2 three years ago with just over 30k miles on the clock and have had ZERO maintenance issues, so much for the garage queen theory! I personally would set these cars on fire before I would install any aftermarket monkey parts into them.
'99 Boxster w/ 112k miles - original IMS bearing
I picked up the C2 three years ago with just over 30k miles on the clock and have had ZERO maintenance issues, so much for the garage queen theory! I personally would set these cars on fire before I would install any aftermarket monkey parts into them.
06-27-2013, 11:48 AM
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01 C4 at 70k with the original IMSB. RMS was replaced twice early in life but has been sound for the last 10 years. Clutch was also replaced at the same time the second RMS was done (had about 50% life in it, but I just had to pay for the parts and labor was covered).
I'm don't have sleepless nights over it, but I'll do the upgrade when I replace the clutch in the next 5-10k (which over course means it will let go on the way to the shop
).
I'm don't have sleepless nights over it, but I'll do the upgrade when I replace the clutch in the next 5-10k (which over course means it will let go on the way to the shop
).
06-27-2013, 02:23 PM
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06-27-2013, 02:38 PM
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99 C2 cab, 6 spd, 125,500 miles, daily driver, very well maintained (people run up to me and ask if it is new!). Original clutch, IMSB, RMS. No leaks, no nightmares...love my car.
06-27-2013, 02:51 PM
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This.
An actual failed bearing is rare, especially on cars with over ~50k miles. If it was going to happen, it would have happened by now (of course, there are exceptions, but they are even more rare).
I replaced the bearing in my '02 at 101k miles because I was in there doing a new clutch anyway, but the original bearing was still good as new.
An actual failed bearing is rare, especially on cars with over ~50k miles. If it was going to happen, it would have happened by now (of course, there are exceptions, but they are even more rare).
I replaced the bearing in my '02 at 101k miles because I was in there doing a new clutch anyway, but the original bearing was still good as new.