[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by 993bug

So on a MY2000 - would a PPI reveal the update, or is it more involved that you need to tear into her?

edit: never mind, found this Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Intermediate Shaft Bearing Replacement and Upgrade (IMS) - 986 Boxster (1997-04) - 987 Boxster (2005-06)

Unfortunately, that is completely wrong information. We do this for a living, and from experience, you cannot tell which type of IMS bearing is in a 2000-2001 engine without taking it apart and looking. We have seen innumerable examples that prove that list wrong. Even the article states, "However, as mentioned previously, practical experience has determined that these numbers are not 100% correct."

Misinformation like this has been published for years on the internet to the pain of those that took it as gospel and ordered parts, only to find out it is incorrect, and they are now stuck with parts they cannot return. Take it apart and look first.