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Newbie here. I’m contemplating buying this car but want to confirm if has the dual row ims before it gets bore scoped, etc. Thanks for your help.
VIN. WPOZZZ99ZXS603901
Last edited by Gerd Peters; 06-02-2024 at 09:58 PM.
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Newbie here. Im
contemplating buying this car but want to confirm if has the dual row ims. Thanks for your help.
Build date? On the drivers side build plate. Hard to tell since lots and lots of ims have been replaced. Maybe the replacement work is in with the maintenance records?
Good luck,,,,more to determine if you purchase than ims,,,,have a qualified technician do a pre purchase inspection.
Newbie here. I’m contemplating buying this car but want to confirm if has the dual row ims before it gets bore scoped, etc. Thanks for your help.
VIN. WPOZZZ99ZXS603901
This is an original factory installed engine and it decodes to a 1999 C4 Coupe:
M96.02 - engine type exclusive to the C4
68X - Year of Manufacture - 1999
03386 - serial number
Option codes:
C08 - Country of Origin - Japan
139 - seat heating, left
249 - Tiptronic Transmission, 5-speed
288 - Headlamp washer
340 - Seat Heating, right
425 - Rear Window Wiper
432 - Tiptronic Button for Steering Wheel
436 - 3-spoke Steering Wheel
446 - Wheel caps with colored Porsche crest
601 - Litronic (xenon) headlamps
L3AU - Glacer White Paint
YES, this is a dual row IMS bearing car. However, that bearing could have been changed out. Always trust, but verify!
Last edited by ZuffenZeus; 06-02-2024 at 11:20 PM.
06-02-2024, 08:15 PM
Decoding engine or vin
