ltaylor02

Appreciate everyone's feedback. I neglected to provide additional info:

I'm the 3rd owner
70K miles
IMS not problematic
Replacing AOS with engine/trans drop so performing preventive maintenance while the engine is out: clutch, starter, crank seal, plugs, thermostat, hoses, etc.
Planned to replace IMS bearing as well, but it appears that it was replaced. I don't have any record of this being done. I have the maintenance book, but not entry. Had routine overservice work at least annually.
I've put 20K over that past six years; no driving in the winter; MI snow
I change oil and filter twice annually and always before I prep for its winter hibernation
No mechanical issues since ownership

Byprodriver

I have a Porsche RMS tool I'll sell for $ 100.

ltaylor02

Here's a pic....each bolt and the center nut had torque seal placed on them.

ltaylor02

Would you please send an image of your tool!

ltaylor02

I'm not interested in providing the prequal check list information, which seems excessive. I understand liability. I'm performing all of the work myself so I am searching for a IMS solution that is straight forward and reliable.

ltaylor02

Do you still have your RMS tool for sale?

ltaylor02

I'm interested. What do I need to do to transact the purchase?

Byprodriver

Just messaged you the info.

dporto

The flange bolts and center bolt are open to oil inside the crankcase - hence the thread sealer. This is a normal part of IMSB replacement. I'm interested in why you would disregard the pre-qualification process, as it's meant to protect you in the long run? By the looks of the flange and the surrounding area, it's been cleaned up quite a bit - was it leaking before?

parris

Part number 996.105.085.80
This is the latest updated IMSB offered by porsche from 2018 onwards

Scott at Team Harco

Is that dual row, single row, larger bearing? And what is meant by, '2018 onward'?

This isn't a one size fits all condition. I did check that part number at Sunset Porsche's site. Very little detail. They list it as an "As Bearing Shaft". What the hell is that?

dporto

^^ That would be the IMS (Intermediate Shaft) itself (including the bearing) - I'm pretty sure this is how they sell it (not bearing by itself - though they apparently did sell the bearing & Flange for a short period of time).

Scott at Team Harco

That makes some sense. Still not clear which application it fits.

I recall seeing a post by either Jake or Charles where they bought a genuine Porsche IMS bearing from a dealer. As part of that post, it was shown to very closely resemble the LN retrofit, right down to the ceramic ***** (IIRC) and an almost exact duplicate of the flange. It was noted that, that part was only available as a dealer part for a short period.

parris

No
That is the part number for the bearing itself. Single row. Latest version from Porsche. Available since late 2017-2018.

Flange would be 996.105.124.80

Scott at Team Harco

The price I saw for that part would not reflect the IMS. We still don't know the application. Single row could be 2000-2004, right? If it's the larger bearing, then that's a different application as well. I don't believe they are interchangeable.