Menu toggle

BOXSTER CONFUSION

Yours has the M96/25 engine. Up to engine number 61.504715 had the smaller IMS bearing, which although obsolete can be changed/upgraded by removing the transmission only. From engine number 61.504716 a larger IMS bearing was fitted, and cannot be removed without stripping the engine.
 
FAO Tracey/Cliff/Nick

I guess this issue is highly likely to come up again, and again, and again,.....

Now Richard has been able to bottom this issue can his post be logged somewhere for easy future reference by others?

David
 
Thanks Richard, as i said i went to autofarm yesterday but they didnt have the info you have just posted which by coincidence i found myself last night on a website in Australia belonging to Autohaus and they gave the same engine no.s you have .Autofarm showed me a collection of small bearings all with failure but they had no larger bearing failures .My engine no. is 61505543 so from what you say has the larger bearing and to your knowledge have there been many failures of those
Many thanks Bob
 
The info comes from the workshop manual, so I am surprised that Autofarm didn't have the details - after all, they specialise in these things. I've extracted a bit of the manual and marked it up with notes at the bottom.

I've never hear of an IMS bearing failure in a 2.7 with the larger bearing. IMO it is the most trouble free of the M96 engines. If I were you, I would forget about it and get on and enjoy the car.
 
Hi Richard,
thanks for your positive input i was a bit surprised with Autofarm not having that info but moving on i feel a whole happier now i know that
Regards Bob

 
All good news Bob about your Ims bearing.
No need to worry so you can enjoy your car now with a little more peace of mind.
For future info why not try our mechanical Technical advisor Steve Winter At Jaz he has a wealth of knowledge which is why we took him onboard.
Many thanks to Richard for taking time getting it sorted he also is very knowledgeable and ever helpful.

 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Posts made and opinions expressed are those of the individual forum members

Use of the Forum is subject to the Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed on this site are not necessarily those of the Club, who shall have no liability in respect of them or the accuracy of the content. The Club assumes no responsibility for any effects arising from errors or omissions.

Porsche Club Great Britain gives no warranties, guarantees or assurances and makes no representations or recommendations regarding any goods or services advertised on this site. It is the responsibility of visitors to satisfy themselves that goods and/or services supplied by any advertiser are bona fide and in no instance can the Porsche Club Great Britain be held responsible.

When responding to advertisements please ensure that you satisfy yourself of any applicable call charges on numbers not prefixed by usual "landline" STD Codes. Information can be obtained from the operator or the white pages. Before giving out ANY information regarding cars, or any other items for sale, please satisfy yourself that any potential purchaser is bona fide.

Directors of the Board of Porsche Club GB, Club Office Staff, Register Secretaries and Regional Organisers are often requested by Club members to provide information on matters connected with their cars and other matters referred to in the Club Rules. Such information, advice and assistance provided by such persons is given in good faith and is based on the personal experience and knowledge of the individual concerned.

Neither Porsche Club GB, nor any of the aforementioned, shall be under any liability in respect of any such information, advice or assistance given to members. Members are advised to consult qualified specialists for information, advice and assistance on matters connected with their cars at all times.

Porsche
Lockton
Pirelli
Officially approved
Oracle Finance
WEX Esso
Collecting Cars
Back
Top