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IMS bearing failure for your 996, Y or N? tell us (yr, 996 Mk1 or MK2 failure mode)
02-04-2013, 10:54 AM
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2000 c4 with 120000 miles
2000 carrera 4 with 120,000 miles.
Original IMS bearing no issues.
Re-did the RMS, AOS, and new clutch at 80,000 miles.
Total loss took the car at 120,000 miles due to some idiot hitting it in traffic.
Original IMS bearing no issues.
Re-did the RMS, AOS, and new clutch at 80,000 miles.
Total loss took the car at 120,000 miles due to some idiot hitting it in traffic.
02-04-2013, 03:07 PM
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Original engine was replaced at 105,000 kms due to scored cylinder #6. Had done the LN IMSB upgrade (during clutch job) at about 95,000 kms and the original bearing was in perfect shape.
BTW: my engine could have been rebuilt, but I got a smoking deal on a new X51 from Porsche which I couldn't pass up!
BTW: my engine could have been rebuilt, but I got a smoking deal on a new X51 from Porsche which I couldn't pass up!
02-04-2013, 03:24 PM
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2002 C2
Original IMSB replaced at around 115k miles with the LNE replacement. Mechanic states that the original bearing was still in good shape.
Car is a daily driver and has taken part in numerous DE and autocross events. Uses Mobil 1 0W-40 oil.
Original IMSB replaced at around 115k miles with the LNE replacement. Mechanic states that the original bearing was still in good shape.
Car is a daily driver and has taken part in numerous DE and autocross events. Uses Mobil 1 0W-40 oil.
02-04-2013, 04:28 PM
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2004 996 C2 no issues at 75k miles but replaced IMSB with LNE while having the clutch replaced. Original bearing appeared to be fine with no visible signs of wear to bearings or race.
2004 996 C4S no issues - 37K miles on original bearing.
2004 996 C4S no issues - 37K miles on original bearing.
02-04-2013, 07:28 PM
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my 2000, 45k np.
02-04-2013, 08:03 PM
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Replaced for peace of mind in 2008,OEM bearing was fine.car currently has 74,000 miles and runs perfect
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02-04-2013, 09:58 PM
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2001 no IMS issue, cylinder 2 cracked at 68k miles
Replacement engine from 2001 salvage accident car had 72k miles, unknown history but its the original engine based on engine vin, I have put on an additional 5k miles on engine.
Replacement engine from 2001 salvage accident car had 72k miles, unknown history but its the original engine based on engine vin, I have put on an additional 5k miles on engine.
02-04-2013, 10:15 PM
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IMS failure at 11910K at the beginning of 2010. PO paid for labor and porsche supplied new crate motor even though car was out of warranty as he had all maintenance performed at a dealer.
02-04-2013, 10:32 PM
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We should do a d-chunk failure survey. I bet there are more of those than IMS
