IMS Failure Explanation and Solutions

[IMS Austin]

Hey guys. I am new to the forum, so to everyone Hello. I was wondering if anyone could explain exactly how IMS failure works. My 98 Porsche Boxster has recently been diagnosed with IMS failure. While I understand it totals the engine of the car, I don't understand what actually happens. From what I understand the intermediate seal was made too small for the engine and that to prevent engine failure they have to replace the seal. Had the seal not been replaced what happens exactly? Is this problem only prevalent in cars that have the M96 engine?


I'm having issues and I need someone to give me some straight answers because Porsche wont.

Thank you in advance to everyone for their feedback.

[stevieturbo]

And what exactly is IMS ?

[Mr2Mike]

Intermediate Shaft failure.