The tiny IMS bearing can ruin a 996 or 986 Porsche! CAR WIZARD explains how it makes $25K bill

When some parts fail they can cause a horrible chain reaction that can ruin a car. The CAR WIZARD 🧙‍♂️ explains what the IMS bearing is and why it ruins Porsche 996 and 986's.
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[@billsmith1770]

cars are like women . if it's hot and exotic looking , i can't afford one .

[@risinbison1106]

As a Boxster S owner I have tried to find something to upgrade to within my budget and I simply can’t find anything that can compete with the handling and fun factor this car delivers.

[@fabssgarage]

IMS bearing is the least of a problem those engines do really have have. IMS, VarioCamF1 pads, Air to Oil Separator, several vacuum leaks, water pumps, cracked heads, and the worse of them all...the problem ALL will have soon or later is the bore score if it's a late 98' and on... Including the 997 and 987. Had a 996 already with that cancer and got rid of it as fast as I could.

[@niacal4nia]

Actually you have greater chance of getting cancer than IMS failure. Our 2002 996 had 190K miles with original IMS before it got totaled in an accident.

[@richardturk7162]

30 k miles and they fall apart? Why would anyone buy it in the first place?

[@wilsonlaidlaw]

The exceptions are the GT2 and 3 cars plus the 3.6L Turbo cars. These use a different motor known as the Metzger Engine, which does not suffer from the IMS Bearing problem.

[@alantownsley6391]

If the IMS doesn’t get you the bore scoring will🤷‍♂️ You would think that this was Porsche’s first attempt at a flat six. The shame, the shame!🤣

[@sgttombailes3380]

This is re-badged !! Not a S..

[@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic]

$25,000?! LS swap it 😂😂😂

[@JanVissers]

I always FF the interior part. If nothing special about the interior, don't mention it.

[@justinlamons3572]

Pretty sure this Boxster has been upbadged. The S decal has been added later. An S would have a 6 speed transmission, white faced gauges, and a third center radiator.

[@Flies2FLL]

This came about due to cost cutting.

[@bobdavis3389]

The IMS issue is the reason I bought a MR2 Spyder . When I retired I wanted another two seater to run around in .I started doing my research and I was not going to gamble . Saved a bunch of money and the Toyota has doubled in price since I purchased in 2013 .Great video .

[@benruether8294]

Ive always loved how Porsche kept that traditional VDO style guage cluster. Just has authentic sportscar substance about it.

[@roberth7894]

I can testify that the Boxster is an amazingly fun car to drive. Even the older ones are a riot. Would love to get one of the newer ones w/ 350hp and see what it can do.

[@patcarone7652]

What a beautiful example of a Boxster! The owner should be commended, really nice!

[@shadybeatsCarbon]

I came across a video a long time ago mentioning that the majority of the IMS failures seemed to occur in the northern areas of North America, these engines don't like the cold weather. People don't properly warm them up and cause improper cylinder wall lubrication in cylinders 5 and 6, causing an imbalance or stress on the crankshaft that leads to IMS failure.

[@jb678901]

I did see a YT video where a BUSHING was installed in place of the forward IMS bearing. An oil feed line is introduced from a new flange that is installed between the oil filter fitting and the oil filter. The oil feed line off of that FLANGE is then is routed down through the edge of the bell housing (some minor grinding to open the space for the feed line; a rubber grommet installed in this small cutout to surround the feed line and avoid metal to metal abrasion) to the housing of the bushing. The bushing itself has a small groove to facilitate oil flow. Basically, this mod removes the risk of the IMS bearing seal failure. To my recollection, the time and materials for this job is in the range of $2500.

[@kwilliams1958]

New to the channel for a couple months and appreciate the time, expertise, and honesty the Wizard provides. I went back to some early videos and both Mr and Mrs Wizard were featured. Bring back the Mrs to be in front of the camera as well!

[@Flies2FLL]

Interesting factoid: The structure from the rear edge of the door forward on this Boxster is nearly exactly the same as the same section on Hoovie's 911 Turbo in the background. On a Boxster, the engine is behind the seats and the transmission pokes rearward, while on the 911 the engine is in the rear bumper and the transmission pokes forward. Basically, the whole powertrain is turned 180 degrees. The Boxster has a trunk but no rear seats while the 911 has rear seats but no trunk. The two cars were designed at the same time and use the same forward structure, exactly.