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I would rate the IMSB to about the same as changing a timing belt with a press fit wheel bearing thrown in.
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So I might be able to do it myself and use his lift.
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Anybody know of a good shop in South Western Colorado to use for this proceedure? Just want to get ahead of the game as this work will be done when I need a clutch or metal frags start sticking to the magnetic drain plug. Only shop I know off around here is AJRS in Grand Junction. I talked to him and he has done a few RMS on 996 but his specialty is aircooled. He was not very fond of the watercoolers based on his tone. I don't think he has done an IMSR before. There are several shops around Denver, Colorado Springs. Any of these better than another? Unfortunately CS is 5 hours from me too. Denver is even farther. I would hate to have to have my car towed that far if I needed too. Is it safe to put a C2 on a tow dolly? Other option I have is a mechanic friend who is ASE certified with a full garage. They have never touched a Porsche of any kind before though. I have done lots of simple work on my 944 and major work on past older cars, like pulling engines, rebuilding trans, putting it all back together. So I might be able to do it myself and use his lift.
Can't help you with a shop recommendation. SW Colorado is kind of out in the boonies.
If you have to have the car towed someplace arrange for a flat bed truck. Dragging one of these cars on a dolly I think will have the tail end dragging. The front end has even more overhang. If the car is a Tip or AWD.. flat bed is the only way.
Now if you have access to a pickup with a trailer hitch you can rent a car trailer and tow the car there and back.
I towed my Boxster from MO to CA behind a moving van pulling a car trailer with no problems. The trip was one way so of course I dropped off the truck and trailer after unloading everything.
You can even rent a truck though you have to of course get a hard quote as to the cost. A pickup or even a small cargo fan may look like a better choice but sometimes these come with a price premium cause they're in bigger demand. A larger moving van (even though you are not going to move anything in it) may be cheaper. Maybe. The 18 footer I rented only got at best 7 to 8mpg so fuel costs may offset any cheaper rental rate. Still a pickup/van may only deliver double that mpg there and back.
Added: I forgot to mention but when I went to rent a trailer with the moving van I first made sure the car would fit, go on the trailer with nary a hitch (sorry, couldn't resist...). Also, I had the rental clerk show me the proper way to hook up the trailer, lights, safety chain. You don't want to lose a trailer towing a Porsche if you can help it.
Every gas stop I checked the hitch, chains, car hold downs and trailer and truck tires.
Sincerely,
Macster.
Agreed. I was a bit surprised on how straight forward this job was.
I would rate the IMSB to about the same as changing a timing belt with a press fit wheel bearing thrown in.
Plus what it takes to gain access, and that is just a bunch of big nuts and bolts and a 1/2 inch drive set. (and lifts or jacks + stands)
Although I must admit, without a proper driver, the RMS was a tricky little thing.
Don't feel bad if you don't want to do it though. It is a bit of work and takes some time.
And if you screw it up that could be a very bad thing.
It sounds like the Porsche shop doesn't want to do it. I've learned to not and try to make someone do something that they don't want to do.
I wouldn't be particularly afraid of a "regular" mechanic doing the work, as long as he understands the scope and perils of the job. And a price of labor is agreed beforehand.
On a plus side, if you have to take it to a big city, it's a nice time of the year for a good drive.
Brian
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