what does IMS problem sound like?

[Wayne 962]

The aircooled 911 motor is way more difficult than the Boxster motor, in my opinion. The Boxster motor is one of those things that is difficult to put together backwards. The older aircooled motors you can put a lot of things on the wrong way...

-Wayne

[Zeke]

Back to the noise on start up. I had valve train noise using 0w-40 Mobil 1. I since changed to 5w-40 Motul and hear nothing. Yes, it was only 1 to 2 seconds with a full 2 seconds probably being too long.

[tawheed]

Originally Posted by BerneseMtnDog

drewbz818 as a newbie to Porsche last year and a generally decent home mechanic I can tell you doing the clutch, flywheel, ims bearing and rear main seal was a lot easier than it sounds. There's a lot of help here and Wayne's book is indispensable. I did the work on my car before the book was out and used his online tutorial along with some other folk's notes and suggestions. Been on the new clutch now almost a year and I like to think I did more thorough work than someone not emotionally invested in the car. Saved a pile-o-green too.

Steve
200 2.7L

I've done oil changes, transmission fluid changes, filters, exhausts, diff fluid changes, suspension etc but never anything as deeply mechanical as a clutch / flywheel / RMS / IMS.. I keep reading these posts about how it's "not that hard" .. is this accurate?? Could a guy who learned to turn wrenches on motorcycles and has done a buncha projects at home actually tackle this task?? My nightmare is I start and can't finish or get caught with something because at times even the simplest project turns into a huge obstacle.. Just looking for some realistic answers as though none of these projects are necessary on my car right now, I'm sure they will be soon and the labor costs, especially up where I am, are ridiculous..

Thanks

[Wayne 962]

I think it's pretty doable - the full procedure is documented in my tech article. If you're complete and thorough and you check your cam timing when you're done, then you should be A-OK and should have no problems. If you're sloppy and don't follow all the steps, then you might have some issues.

-Wayne

[blackcrow]

I completely agree with Wayne on this one... even if you are not mechanically inclined, can successfully accomplish several tasks on the Boxster, no need to be a german engineer... just prepare correctly .

Wayne, as far as doing the IMS bearing replacement, its ok without dropping the engine, right?

[Wayne 962]

Originally Posted by blackcrow

Wayne, as far as doing the IMS bearing replacement, its ok without dropping the engine, right?

Right - no need to drop the engine.

-Wayne