Firstly, apologies, I know this has been done to death, but I'd appreciate your expert opinions.
Although this is for 2000 Boxster 3.2, I'm posting hear as there is far mor traffic.
We bought the car last year from a classic car auction as a bit of a project for me and my son. Reasonable condition with 123k and a fair amount of paperwork (including the original sales invoice). Drove quite well, but a very slight hesitation towards the top end.
First things first, we gave it a full service and was going to a clutch and flywheel Change. When we dropped the sump, we were greeted by plastic pieces in the pan and a trainer clogged with beads of sealant. Pulled 1-3 cam cover off and the tensioner pads were well worn, but ultimately in one piece so put a camera down the chain case and saw that the IMS tensioner paddle was in a bad way. Some pictures on Instagram and you tube under Boxstclever.
So, I'm now balls deep into a rebuild (my first, so be gentle). It's fair to say that the car has had some neglect in the oil change department as it was extremely brown and sludgy, but on the other hand has had a gentle life as bearing, crank and cam wear is minimal.
To the point then! It's on the original dual row IMS bearing which is buttery smooth with no play. If we weren't going so deep into it, I would have popped the outer seal and left it, but with a full strip enters the conundrum. Leave well alone or replace as it's all pulled apart anyway. If I were to replace, I would want to source an original (or as close with a packing washer). I don't want to go to the expense of an LN for no real gain, and the Pelican parts one will be a single row. IF I do replace the bearing, I'd want to update the bolt, but can't buy this separately. I suppose I could buy the Pelican parts kit, use the bolt and buy a dual row bearing? BUT the existing one is lovely and smooth BUT has 123k on it. See my point?
Lots of options, but would appreciate others opinions.
P.s. anyone got new engine parts they want to get rid of?
Thanks in advance guys.
Although this is for 2000 Boxster 3.2, I'm posting hear as there is far mor traffic.
We bought the car last year from a classic car auction as a bit of a project for me and my son. Reasonable condition with 123k and a fair amount of paperwork (including the original sales invoice). Drove quite well, but a very slight hesitation towards the top end.
First things first, we gave it a full service and was going to a clutch and flywheel Change. When we dropped the sump, we were greeted by plastic pieces in the pan and a trainer clogged with beads of sealant. Pulled 1-3 cam cover off and the tensioner pads were well worn, but ultimately in one piece so put a camera down the chain case and saw that the IMS tensioner paddle was in a bad way. Some pictures on Instagram and you tube under Boxstclever.
So, I'm now balls deep into a rebuild (my first, so be gentle). It's fair to say that the car has had some neglect in the oil change department as it was extremely brown and sludgy, but on the other hand has had a gentle life as bearing, crank and cam wear is minimal.
To the point then! It's on the original dual row IMS bearing which is buttery smooth with no play. If we weren't going so deep into it, I would have popped the outer seal and left it, but with a full strip enters the conundrum. Leave well alone or replace as it's all pulled apart anyway. If I were to replace, I would want to source an original (or as close with a packing washer). I don't want to go to the expense of an LN for no real gain, and the Pelican parts one will be a single row. IF I do replace the bearing, I'd want to update the bolt, but can't buy this separately. I suppose I could buy the Pelican parts kit, use the bolt and buy a dual row bearing? BUT the existing one is lovely and smooth BUT has 123k on it. See my point?
Lots of options, but would appreciate others opinions.
P.s. anyone got new engine parts they want to get rid of?
Thanks in advance guys.