How much does a Porsche Boxster bearing cost?
Burner’s blog specs the bearings pretty well, but it has to be perfect and robust. I would expect to pay 40-60 bucks for the bearing and still not be comfortable. Peace of mind made me buy from a source I can’t remember, but was several hundred dollars for a cylindrical ceramic.
What should I do if IMS fails on my Porsche?
If you own a 911 or Boxster with an IMS failure, you have really two options: replace the engine or sell the car for parts non-running. Refurbished engines range from around $10,000-$15,000 for a 911 and $5,000 to $8,000 for Boxsters; this does not include installation, which takes about 8 hours with a Porsche familiar technician.
What does the intermediate shaft on a Porsche do?
The intermediate shaft is used to drive the camshafts indirectly off the crankshaft. First, Porsche sports cars have been traditionally powered by horizontally opposed engines, commonly called boxer engines. As mentioned above, the IMS bearing issues typically impact the 911 Carrera and Boxster.
When did the Porsche IMS change to M97?
Porsche’s IMS was partially redesigned in 2002 and completely redesigned in 2004 for the new M97 engine. In my professional opinion, the IMS failure is mostly internet ghost stories of poorly maintained cars. This fear has driven the prices way down, which means you can enjoy a wonderful sports car at an affordable price.
What is the IMS bearing on a Porsche Boxster?
One of the weaknesses identified in recent years by Porsche has been the intermediate shaft bearing (IMS bearing), which supports the intermediate shaft on the flywheel end of the motor (see Figure 2, Figure 3, and Figure 4 ). Porsche designed these motors using a sealed ball bearing that is pressed into the intermediate shaft ( Figure 6 ).
Where is the IMS seal on a Porsche?
The IMS seal is also a cheap part, weighing in at around £10 + VAT. It sits on the flange housing shown here.. The unfortunate thing about having to replace these seals, is the labour involved. The transmission housing needs to be removed to determine which seal is leaking (and also to replace it).
How long does it take to change Porsche IMS bearings?
The ims bearing replacement procedure itself will take 10-14 hours, depending on the model of Porsche. Tiptronic 911 models require the engine and transmission to be dropped to separate the engine and transmission to be able to change the IMS bearing.
Where does the oil go in a Porsche Boxster?
The oil is recycled to the sump, while the gas is passed through the combustion path to be burnt and cleaned by the catalytic converters. The AOS has caused numerous issues on Porsche engines and is an item to be closely monitored. As the membrane in the AOS fails, oil is sucked into the air intake.