Can a 911 Boxster have an IMS bearing failure?
All water cooled 911’s Boxster’s and Caymans from 1997 through to 2008 are at risk of suffering an IMS bearing failure, this with the exception of the Turbo, GT2 and GT3 models which maintained use of the air-cooled style shaft.
Are there any Porsche 911s with IMS failure?
Boxsters, Caymans and 911s from MY1997 to MY2008 are all at risk of IMS bearing failure, with the exception of Turbo, GT2 and GT3 models. However, the type of bearings used changed over the period and some were more prone to failure than others.
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]
Are there any issues with the 2005 Boxster?
Some Boxster models manufactured between May 4, 2001 and February 21, 2005 have suffered catastrophic engine failure due to a fault with the intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing. This Boxster was manufactured in April 2005. No IMS issues with this car . [/I] True/not true? Complete nonsense.
What is IMS failure?
IMS failures are almost always caused by something involving the bearing on the flywheel side of the IMS (the bearing on the other side is different and doesn’t suffer failures). The bearing is actually located inside the end of the intermediate shaft.
What is IMS upgrade?
The IMS upgrade also arrives with an installation tool. This tool serves two purposes: It provides a flat surface to use a soft mallet to tap the bearing in place without damaging the bearing, and it holds the rod / bolt in place, not allowing it to fall into the shaft (where only a magnet can remove it).
What is IMS bearing?
The IMS bearing or Intermediate Shaft Bearing is a very important engine bearing that sits at the end of the engine closest to the transmission. Because of its location, it’s not very easy to get to.