Pork Chops Posted 12May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 12May, 2017 I'd really like to get to the bottom of the ims dilemma as with my investigations there is very little evidence to condemn the 987.1 motor. I have not found one actual occurrence talking to Porsche focused garages, 986 well thats another story. If I had any suspicions that the 987.1 motor was suspect i would not have bought one.All depends on who you talk to. The guy who did the PPI on my Coxster said it's rare, and much overhyped by the internet. He offered that infrequently driven cars, particularly if town driven, are most susceptible. But he went on to say he'd never proactively fix one as it's unlikely.If you read the internet, you're f&@&ed!I know of an instance, first hand, where an early 997 had an IMS failure and took the engine out, so it does happen...My summary. It can happen, it's probably unlikely, probably less likely than the internet suggests, it'll cost a lot to fix if it does happen, the proactive fix ain't that bad. All comes down to whether you're feeling lucky, punk. We'll do ya? firstone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewW Posted 13May, 2017 Report Share Posted 13May, 2017 well I was feeling lucky in Tassie.If you believe all the hype about cars you would only buy one if you had a spare/lazy $20k in the bank for 'what if'. Seems us humans like to find fault in everything then escalate it into the stratosphere, we're a weird mobYou could easily find a reason not to buy any model Porsche listening to the nah sayers. LeeM, Mike-S and firstone 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 13May, 2017 Report Share Posted 13May, 2017 My thoughts as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 13May, 2017 Report Share Posted 13May, 2017 well I was feeling lucky in Tassie.If you believe all the hype about cars you would only buy one if you had a spare/lazy $20k in the bank for 'what if'. Seems us humans like to find fault in everything then escalate it into the stratosphere, we're a weird mobYou could easily find a reason not to buy any model Porsche listening to the nah sayers. Look up BM timing chain, Vanos and rod bolt issues,or Benz V6 ,or Audi trans issues and you can be scared off everything that is desirable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 13May, 2017 Report Share Posted 13May, 2017 Look up BM timing chain, Vanos and rod bolt issues,or Benz V6 ,or Audi trans issues and you can be scared off everything that is desirable.yep. My mk6 golf had two timing chain tensioner failures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 13May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 13May, 2017 Want a PORSCHE script for the doors for the Coxrod, from memory there is a forum sponsor perhaps in SA that does this stuff? Where best to buy from?Lowering springs orderedWheels spacers ordered - new wheels can wait as the tyres on the existing rims are OK and new wheels and tyres is a big billWill have to wait for Gert's GT Mk II zorstWill order some cool looking cross drill rotors and some Pagid RSs early next weekNeed stickers, what other stickers should I get to take the gay out of it? TrevMcRev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 13May, 2017 Report Share Posted 13May, 2017 (edited) Need stickers, what other stickers should I get to take the gay out of it? https://www.partysavers.com.au/shop/item/gangster-stickers---bullet-holes?gclid=CJmZopCQ7NMCFdd5vQodtKAHdQ Edited 13May, 2017 by StevepGT3 Airhead and Pork Chops 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy468 Posted 13May, 2017 Report Share Posted 13May, 2017 Pegasus is soooo 20th century Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 13May, 2017 Report Share Posted 13May, 2017 Want a PORSCHE script for the doors for the Coxrod, from memory there is a forum sponsor perhaps in SA that does this stuff? Need stickers, what other stickers should I get to take the gay out of it? Forum sponsor Autografik is the one to use. Based in Sydney I think Pork Chops 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 13May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 13May, 2017 Forum sponsor Autografik is the one to use. Based in Sydney I thinkI knew you knew! You told me once before. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 13May, 2017 Report Share Posted 13May, 2017 what other stickers should I get to take the gay out of it? How about a full body wrap to make it look like a 911. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 13May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 13May, 2017 Field is wide open in NZSorry Trev!And my favourite Tit and TrevMcRev 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewW Posted 13May, 2017 Report Share Posted 13May, 2017 did you try SHITBOX sorry it had to be said What size are those rims on the coxster now ? Scott930 and Mike-S 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 13May, 2017 Report Share Posted 13May, 2017 I'd really like to get to the bottom of the ims dilemma as with my investigations there is very little evidence to condemn the 987.1 motor. I have not found one actual occurrence talking to Porsche focused garages, 986 well thats another story. If I had any suspicions that the 987.1 motor was suspect i would not have bought one.Your IMS bearing is most like the sealed variety and is not upgrade-able anyways. So based on that alone, I'd forget all about it and drive the living sh1t out of it and have fun. I had a very early 987 Boxster and had the IMS bearing upgraded at the time. The car only had 42k on the clock was very much a garage queen... it cost me $3500 for the privilege of the upgrade - I must say it did bring peace of mind but at the same time you do listen to every noise they make worrying that something might happen anyways. When I sold the car the buyer was attracted to it because I had done this preventative maintenance. In hindsight tho, I wouldn't have bothered now.I researched the crap out of all Porsches at the time (and look how many posts I have on PFA, that kinda tells you I was a regular around these parts) and you very much only see the handful of bad experiences, not the 1000s of good ones. Just drive and forget about the other stuff.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewW Posted 13May, 2017 Report Share Posted 13May, 2017 My thoughts exactly, drive the thing, if it was a 986 motor i would feel differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 13May, 2017 Report Share Posted 13May, 2017 My thoughts exactly, drive the thing, if it was a 986 motor i would feel differently.if it was a 986 motor I'd still just drive the thing!An engine from the wreckers is only a little bit more than doing the ims. Spend that money on sensible stuff like loud zorst, wild wheels, custom plates and gnarly stickers and worry about the engine when it goes boom ? Oh and @porkchops you forgot to try one more plate... LUVBOX ?? grantmr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 13May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 13May, 2017 if it was a 986 motor I'd still just drive the thing!An engine from the wreckers is only a little bit more than doing the ims. Spend that money on sensible stuff like loud zorst, wild wheels, custom plates and gnarly stickers and worry about the engine when it goes boom ? Oh and @porkchops you forgot to try one more plate... LUVBOX ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewW Posted 13May, 2017 Report Share Posted 13May, 2017 I wander what the boss thinks of that one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 13May, 2017 Report Share Posted 13May, 2017 Oh man that is the worst plate ever! Don't do it.Oh there's a MINI Coupe in our club with B4DA5S Stew F 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 14May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 14May, 2017 Oh man that is the worst plate ever! Don't do it.Oh there's a MINI Coupe in our club with B4DA5S Others will tell you Amanda, I'm not that kind guy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 14May, 2017 Report Share Posted 14May, 2017 Oh man that is the worst plate ever! Don't do it.Oh there's a MINI Coupe in our club with B4DA5S There was a mini getting around Sydney a few years back with plates: 'NUTSAQ'...oh...those mini people...:P LeeM and withers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 14May, 2017 Report Share Posted 14May, 2017 @Pork Chops what about these?Sorry, WOFTAM is not available.I can't believe this is actually available. Hopefully it doesn't offend anyone. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 14May, 2017 Report Share Posted 14May, 2017 We've forgotten about the obvious choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 14May, 2017 Report Share Posted 14May, 2017 There was a mini getting around Sydney a few years back with plates: 'NUTSAQ'...oh...those mini people...:Putter riff raff Tit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 16May, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 16May, 2017 http://flatsixes.com/advise/advice-for-the-first-time-owner/project-boxster-clubsport-part-21-driving-impressions/ @TrevMcRev TrevMcRev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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