2004 Porsche Boxster Engine problems

The intermediate shaft bearing when out and spread metal shaving throughout the engine. This caused a catastrophic engine failure. I have to have the car towed to the mechanic and will have to have an engine rebuild. The car has been service according to the company provided service manual. I called porsche usa to see if they woudl do anything about the failure, since this has been a documented problem with certain porsches, but the company would not help. *Tt

2004 Porsche boxster, 58-60k mi, had catastrophic engine failure at 10 mi/hr. Engine stalled; was able to restart and drive a few feet, but badly missing. Loud clanging noise from engine. No smoke. Oil drained from car when tilted on towtruck. Dealer found intermediate shaft (ims) failure; required engine replacement at $18k. Dealer said they had seen a significant number of ims failures (but porsche has not notified owners). No injuries, but certainly engine failure like this could have serious consequences at...

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 porsche boxster. When accelerating from a stop light at 2 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that the ims (intermediate shaft) failed, which caused the engine to fail. It would cost $16,000-$20,000 to replace. The manufacturer stated that they were not responsible for the failure because the vehicle exceeded its warranty. The failure and current mileages were 20468. Updated 05/27/09. *Lj the intermediate shaft bolt broke which caused the engine to fail. Updated 05/28/09.*Jb