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YOUR RESEARCH2nd Mod of 2011 - IMS Bearing retrofit
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Replace under cpo warranty just 5k miles ago
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I have no leak and I had the clutch and RMS replaced under CPO warranty just 5k miles ago.
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We also inspect the tensioners and replace if needed.
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'$pensive my local indie charged much less......I think I paid about $1500.00 have to check if that included the bearing.......and the bearing was flawless when it was replaced....but peace of mind is priceless.
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Run 285/30/19 dunlop sp9000 - they are def too narrow
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On my 18x11R, I am running 285/30/19 Dunlop SP9000 - they are def too narrow for the wheel, 315/25/19 would be a perfect fit to ensure 0% speedometer error according to the tire calc:
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'$pensive my local indie charged much less......I think I paid about $1500.00 have to check if that included the bearing.......and the bearing was flawless when it was replaced....but peace of mind is priceless.
Run 285/30/19 dunlop sp9000 - they are def too narrow
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On my 18x11R, I am running 285/30/19 Dunlop SP9000 - they are def too narrow for the wheel, 315/25/19 would be a perfect fit to ensure 0% speedometer error according to the tire calc:
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Well, I guess it's a mod right?
Anyways, had the oil leak and was thinking it was just the RMS..yet.... I had a bad feeling.
Dropped the car off to Rich at ROCS for a LN IMS Bearing retrofit, Clutch..etc...
When he pulled it apart it was indeed the IMS leaking... but everythng looked ok!
Should be ready to pick up by later today.
Well played, sir.
I wish the IMS failure always had an oil leak as a tell-tale warning. I'm holding out for my clutch replacement and keeping my fingers crossed.
That's the next mod coming up for me also.
I have no leak and I had the clutch and RMS replaced under CPO warranty just 5k miles ago. Now that the CPO is expired, it's not as comfortable flying without some type of "insurance".
I have wondered what would happen if my indie hands me a perfect condition OEM IMS bearing and a $2300 bill. I'll find out soon enough.
Marc, do you mind telling me how much this cost you? You can PM me if you would rather not post. Being from the same region, I am curious.
Thanks,
Jim
Guys, The bearing for the 3.6 is $519 from LNE, I think cost depends on where you live and who does your work. I would expect to pay between 2500-3000 for a job like this.
I have found my shops charges to be very fair.
I do not have my final bill yet as I have not picked up my car.
Ray, Am told there was no exceesive play, bearings were fine and no "debris" to be found.
My car has around 60K miles on it. I will try to get some pics of the bearing.
Just pulled a 46k mile bearing, literally perfect shape. However, if somebody local has to have the replacement, I'd do the labor for roughly half what's quoted.
That sounds like my 996 bearing. I changed mine at 50k miles and it looked brand new.
Obviously some people have had issues with failure, but the other side to that coin is an even greater number of those parts are just fine.
I'm glad I changed it, but I think there is more than a little bit of internet hysteria surrounding this problem also.
The dealer ordered my IMS kit today! I expect the bill to be between 2K-3K depending on if it needs a clutch. The other part I asked to have replaced was the water pump.
Jake Raby has a list of Pre-Directives on flat 6's web site, it was helpful in deciding what maintance to do this spring.
I was thinking about the AOS, didn't know the cost and want to keep my bill under $4k. I'll talk to dealer when I bring it in.
Question, whats in Hershey? Is it car show? and when?
I'm close to Allentown not far away.
I'm gathering parts right now to do the same ..
Just off CPO and turned 61K. Doing the IMS, RMS, H20 Pump and AOS.
Anybody have a good source to procure and AOS, only saw the
racing type
at suncoast .. Thanks!
Whoa..... '$pensive my local indie charged much less......I think I paid about $1500.00 have to check if that included the bearing.......and the bearing was flawless when it was replaced....but peace of mind is priceless.
Just got my car back from Powertech, paid $3067.12.
That included the IMS Single row, RMS, Oil / Filter, 6 Coil Packs / Spark Plugs and a Neutral Safety Switch (aka clutch switch). The breakdown was $1750.50 Labor (ouch), and $1115.97 Parts. Tax was $200.65. If anyone is interested I could get a scan and post it up for reference.
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I replaced the IMS bearing (dual row) in my 2001 Boxster S last September with 48,000 miles on the clock.
The original bearing assembly was in excellent condition - no lateral play, seals in good condition and no brinelling of the races.
But, the oil hes been changed every 5,000 miles since new - Mobil 1 by the OPC up to 36,000 miles, Shell Helix Ultra 5W40 since then.....
Maybe its true - clean, fresh oil every 5,000 miles is a big part in the bearings longevity !
Chao,
We get 12 hours labor, (@85/hr thats $1025.00)for a 996 IMS. The single row IMS is 519.00, dual is 599.00. Then there are your obvious components like RMS, oil & filter, new crank and pressure plate bolts, clutch if needed. We also inspect the tensioners and replace if needed.
Rich
Chao,
At that point we'd just drop the whole thing down and do it all outside, solid 2+ day job. I'll send you a pm as I didn't intend on turning Marc's ims thread into Rich's promo thread.
I wouldn't address the pads without addressing the "while you're at it items" like water pump, aos, ims etc. all that with a nice neat clean up job takes a lot of time to do properly. IMO it makes most sense to bite the bullet and knock it all out in one shot.
Sorry my bad, I have the IMS upgrade kit on order from my dealer and was planning on the RMD, clutch, water pump, ASO but not sure about the cam pads. Service manger said he would worry about it right now because the car has just under 40K miles.
wisky: per the note on your bill, how narrow are your tires, out of curiosity? Mine are narrow too. I'd like another shop's impression as a reference. Thanks.
On my 18x11R, I am running 285/30/19 Dunlop SP9000 - they are def too narrow for the wheel, 315/25/19 would be a perfect fit to ensure 0% speedometer error according to the tire calc:
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
