Does 2008 Boxster have IMS issue?
The incidence of IMS failures in 2006-2008 Porsche Boxster, Cayman, and 911 models with the M96 or M97 engine is very low. Owners of 2006 through 2008 Boxster, Cayman, and 911 (997) models don’t need to rush out to have their engine disassembled to replace the IMS bearing.
When did Boxster 3.2 clutch change IMS?
Late 2005 3.2S changed at 95k as wanted to check the IMS before a mayor road to the Algarve. Original was in very good shape in fact could have done any 30k miles l was told, but changed it anyway.
How many miles did your Boxster clutch last?
Boxster 987.1 – How Many Miles Did Your Clutch Last ? I have an 07 Boxster S with 56,000 miles on the clock and still on the original Clutch. I guess it can‘t be far off needing replacement but I wondered how many miles others had managed to eke out of their Clutch.
How much does a 1999 Boxster engine cost?
My 1999 Boxster was recently diagnosed with the apparently very common intermediate shaft failure (IMS failure). The big surprise came when I heard the only way to fix this, is a complete engine replacement; $12000 for the part alone! Add the hours needed to put it in, and this is more then the cars current value.
Can a Porsche engine be rebuilt after IMS failure?
The judge said that Porsche should be building engines that go 200,000 miles, not the crap that ends up in an IMS failure. From the accounts I’ve read, Porsche replaces the defective engine with a rebuilt one if your car is still under warranty.
What to do about IMS bearing on Boxster S?
His solution? An IMS Solution Kit from LN Engineering that essentially replaces the stock, sealed bearings with an oil-fed bushing reminiscent of the ones found in earlier air-cooled Porsches. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
How many miles does a Porsche Boxster get?
My 22 year old Boxster just turned 90,000 miles and just got its yearly oil and filter change (about 4,000 summer miles a year)……..and all is good. The fact is you bought a 20 year old car that’s been driven about 2k miles per year. If you want worry free you either purchased the wrong car or are going to the wrong mechanic.
My 1999 Boxster was recently diagnosed with the apparently very common intermediate shaft failure (IMS failure). The big surprise came when I heard the only way to fix this, is a complete engine replacement; $12000 for the part alone! Add the hours needed to put it in, and this is more then the cars current value.
What kind of engine failure does a Porsche Boxster have?
The M96 range of Porsche engines fitted to the 911 and Boxster up to 2006 had a catastrophic engine failure associated with the intermediate shaft bearing or IMS. At the end of the intermediate shaft connecting both ends of the timing chain mechanisms]