As I have said before I changed the IMS bearing on my Boxster. There is no way I can see by looking at it to tell wether it has been replaced/upgraded. The only evidence somebody could show you are receipts. The other thing is there is very little warning of its failure and sometimes no warning. Research in the US has shown IMS failure affects probably 5% f cars. Mostly manuals and more often cars that are infrequently driven and driven Gently. Changing one if you have the correct tools is a straightforward job especially on a manual and is probably an extra hours work on top of a clutch change A lot more time consuming taking the auto box off to do it as I found out
Just found this which might be of use. http://www.revolution-porsche.co.uk/news/ims-bearing-failure-symptoms-and-how-to-spot-them Andy
If I can offer some advice? When you type pussy into google, then go onto the images header/title, do so when you are on your own. I am now traumatised.
Can tell if its been done by looking as the upgraded bearing looks different even when in place..... Apparently?
I agree with noobie IMS bearing failures are something that has been blown out of all proportion. I think it is because such a small part when it fails cause such catastrophic damage. That link about replacing the bearing is from a company I came across when doing my research Just have a look how much they charge to replace a bearing that costs less than £100 You can buy a ceramic bearing guaranteed for the life of the car if you are interested Do it yourself is my advice
Nope not true. Mine was a double row. The same front plate went on with a spacer behind. Doesn't look any different to before I did it
Mate, I don't wish to debate, cause I can't be arsed, so ask Brook speed how they know, cause they knew
So @bradders..... All this time tyre kicking every Porsche known to man, starting endless advice threads, debating classic bike's, classic cars etc etc etc and the lass won't let you have one?? Spark open a 6 pack of "man up" and drink the lot old toosh.....
I am not having a debate. But all I am saying is unless they have had the gearbox and the clutch and the flywheel off they would not be able to tell and even then they couldn't be certain Having said that I am not questioning your friends car What I would suggest s that when the clutch is changed fit an LN beating because it would be so easy to do. Furthermore the consensus of opinion is on these engines when the clutch is changed change the IMS bearing aswell
I can imagine it now Bradders..The blokes in the forum think I'm a pussy and I should stand up to you and buy the Porsche Mrs Bradders..Are you sleeping with any of them? Bradders..No Mrs Bradders..then I think I'm holding the trump card don't you?
One block was mortgage due Feb and only a year in contracting so keep money in bank....just sorted mortgage And I did a really thoughtful thing for her last night..... back on eBay tonight then Ps if your mate came close to 14 I’d be in the Vulva coming to have a look armed with bank details....
Mate, if you can find another manual box, 2 owner face lifted car with 51k on it for 14k, I will eat my own gentleman's vegetables. Good luck kicking tyres
TBF I have made an offer on a 1098R and enquired genuinely about buy two cars in the last week (excluding Waynes mate)...forgiveness easier than permission, right?!
no just a punter who wants to buy something and use it. No interest in investment, just ideally that if I sell in 12 months I can get most/all my buy cost back. I'll only pay what I consider is value to me: that wont be value to others.
