Engine
MS Bearing Upgrade Kit with Full Ancillaries
SKU: IMSKIT986MAN.2
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£900.00
IMS bearing upgrade kit with full ancillaries for Porsche 986 Boxster 2.7L and Boxster S 3.2L manual models. A complete preventative maintenance kit designed to improve long-term engine reliability.
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IMS bearing upgrade kit with full ancillaries for Porsche 986 Boxster 2.7L and Boxster S 3.2L models with manual gearbox.
This complete kit is designed to replace the original intermediate shaft bearing with an upgraded bearing assembly, helping improve durability and long-term reliability on Porsche M96 engines. It includes the required hardware, seals, exhaust clamps, sleeves and supporting ancillaries to make installation more straightforward.
Suitable for the following models:
Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999–2002
Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999–2002
Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003–2004
Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003–2004
Manual gearbox models only.
The IMS, or intermediate shaft bearing, supports the intermediate shaft that drives the camshafts. On some M96 engines, the original bearing can deteriorate over time and may fail with little or no warning, potentially causing serious engine damage.
Upgrading the IMS bearing is a popular preventative maintenance step for owners looking to protect their engine, especially during clutch replacement, engine-out work or long-term ownership preparation.
This kit is designed to:
• Replace the original IMS bearing with an upgraded alternative
• Improve long-term reliability
• Support smoother bearing operation
• Help reduce the risk of premature intermediate shaft bearing failure
• Include the required seals, hardware, clamps, sleeves and ancillaries for installation
• Suit both road use and performance-focused driving
Common causes of IMS bearing wear can include lubrication issues, seal degradation, contamination, age-related fatigue and high engine speeds. Symptoms are not always obvious before failure, which is why preventative replacement is often recommended on suitable M96 engine cars.
Professional installation by a Porsche specialist is strongly recommended.
This complete kit is designed to replace the original intermediate shaft bearing with an upgraded bearing assembly, helping improve durability and long-term reliability on Porsche M96 engines. It includes the required hardware, seals, exhaust clamps, sleeves and supporting ancillaries to make installation more straightforward.
Suitable for the following models:
Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999–2002
Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999–2002
Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003–2004
Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003–2004
Manual gearbox models only.
The IMS, or intermediate shaft bearing, supports the intermediate shaft that drives the camshafts. On some M96 engines, the original bearing can deteriorate over time and may fail with little or no warning, potentially causing serious engine damage.
Upgrading the IMS bearing is a popular preventative maintenance step for owners looking to protect their engine, especially during clutch replacement, engine-out work or long-term ownership preparation.
This kit is designed to:
• Replace the original IMS bearing with an upgraded alternative
• Improve long-term reliability
• Support smoother bearing operation
• Help reduce the risk of premature intermediate shaft bearing failure
• Include the required seals, hardware, clamps, sleeves and ancillaries for installation
• Suit both road use and performance-focused driving
Common causes of IMS bearing wear can include lubrication issues, seal degradation, contamination, age-related fatigue and high engine speeds. Symptoms are not always obvious before failure, which is why preventative replacement is often recommended on suitable M96 engine cars.
Professional installation by a Porsche specialist is strongly recommended.
