MrSlacker

I am looking at a 2001 Targa with following record on CarFax from December 2004 at Porsche Dealer:

Camshaft seal(s) replaced
Clutch replaced
Transmission removed and reinstalled
Brake fluid flushed/changed
Engine cleaned
Front crankshaft oil seal replaced
Flywheel/flexplate replaced


Car had about 20K miles on it at the time.

Does this time frame and service record indicate IMS was replaced? During what time did Porsche do it for free as part of the recall?


Thanks!

85eurocarrera

996 Targa was 2002-2005.
I 'think' Porsche replaced motors, not bearings.

MrSlacker

https://vinanalytics.com/car/WP0AA29961S622543/

DBJoe996

As a simple answer - no. No mention of IMSB (the B is for bearing) replacement.
As part of the class action lawsuit settlement, Porsche replaced entire engines. They did not have a program for IMSB replacement only.
Read more https://www.996revolution.com/imsb.html
To check the VIN go here and click on Settlement Agreement http://www.eisenimssettlement.com/

85eurocarrera

And I thought I had a unicorn.......

MrSlacker

Thanks guys!

cds72911

That alone shouldn't scare you off though. It is pretty straightforward to update the IMS bearing. I've had good luck with the LN Engineering products.