ims

Hey guys. I am new to the forum, so to everyone, Hello. I was wondering if anyone could explain exactly how IMS failure works. 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.

Dave DE

Based on my limited understanding, you may be thinking of the rear main seal which causes leaks with the unrelated intermediate shaft.

Here's a site that has some info.
http://www.lnengineering.com/ims.html

hth, Dave

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