Porsche 996 IMS replacement
06-23-2020, 09:57 PM
#16
Rennlist Member
06-24-2020, 05:22 AM
#17
Racer
Check if the VIN is in the range here(scroll down for 911 01-05): https://rennlist.com/forums/boxster-...-mar-12-a.html
If it is, you should have the bearing checked and replaced if it's got excessive play and/or doesn't turn butter smooth. It the bearing is good, no need to replace. If you go ahead and inspect, and maybe replace it, be sure to find an experienced garage. There was a thread on the forum some time ago where a garage made a mess of a perfectly fine engine. Inspect before replacing.
My opinion is that dirty oil caused by infrequent oil changes, running the engine too hot and/or using a sport/high flow air filter is killer for the engine. Avoid it to keep problems away.
If it is, you should have the bearing checked and replaced if it's got excessive play and/or doesn't turn butter smooth. It the bearing is good, no need to replace. If you go ahead and inspect, and maybe replace it, be sure to find an experienced garage. There was a thread on the forum some time ago where a garage made a mess of a perfectly fine engine. Inspect before replacing.
My opinion is that dirty oil caused by infrequent oil changes, running the engine too hot and/or using a sport/high flow air filter is killer for the engine. Avoid it to keep problems away.
06-24-2020, 11:54 AM
#19
Rennlist Member
Lol, I bought an 02 with a blown motor for $4K, fixed it myself for $6K...been smiling ever since! That was all I could afford at the time!
06-24-2020, 12:15 PM
#20
Now back to this thread....I used to think buying a car with an IMS upgrade installed was the way to go. However, a friend just bought a C4S with and upgrade done 1 year ago and while changing the AOS and to fix what they thought was a RMS leak they found the IMS seal was bulging out because it was installed incorrectly. Immediately replaced the whole thing. My lesson in this moving forward is buy a car without IMS upgrade and have it done yourself by a reputable guy you trust.
06-24-2020, 05:14 PM
#21
Rennlist Member
hmmm...11 years ago I bought my 997.2....couldn't be any newer....looking back, for the price I could have gotten a few restored longhood 911s....those cars would now add up close to $1M.I bought a new one....should have bought a bunch of old ones.
Now back to this thread....I used to think buying a car with an IMS upgrade installed was the way to go. However, a friend just bought a C4S with and upgrade done 1 year ago and while changing the AOS and to fix what they thought was a RMS leak they found the IMS seal was bulging out because it was installed incorrectly. Immediately replaced the whole thing. My lesson in this moving forward is buy a car without IMS upgrade and have it done yourself by a reputable guy you trust.
Now back to this thread....I used to think buying a car with an IMS upgrade installed was the way to go. However, a friend just bought a C4S with and upgrade done 1 year ago and while changing the AOS and to fix what they thought was a RMS leak they found the IMS seal was bulging out because it was installed incorrectly. Immediately replaced the whole thing. My lesson in this moving forward is buy a car without IMS upgrade and have it done yourself by a reputable guy you trust.
Sometimes replacing stuff that ain’t broke causes more damage than good, so that’s why I only look for the very best (and not the cheapest) mechanics, as it actually pays to have it done right. Surprisingly, this route often is cheaper in the long run.