machbx

I def would not - no one has shown that there is any reliable method for *divining* IMSB failure...not low miles, not high miles, not single row b vs double row.. I just had 4k worth of flywhl, rms, clutch done on my M96/04. Porsche Tech - advised against it. He didn't feel like that aftermarket b was any better and would be no better than putting an oem new part. Chad (my hero) has seen more 996 than I ever care too - of course we are talking only abt the 3.4 and 3.6. So. I didn't have an extra 600 AND it may never ever happen - I don't track and I'm a crazy person abt *fantastic* lubrication changed at sooner than oem rec .. 3k or so not more than 4 ever (I am a girl after all lol) I will get an screw on adapter for the oil. bc I think - in my opinion that it should all be filter rather than just some. I'll put in the mag drain plug. That's it - I have my MSc - but I am not a German engineer - yet. If someone is than lit up abt it - they should get a different car. I would suspect a very tough life on the P-car if that IMSB was done - and I would walk.

chsu74

^ Your Pcar Tech has set himself up very well for a long term revenue stream from you. GL and enjoy your car.

aviography

Not to side-track the original discussion, but is that a fair price? Stock flywheel and clutch kit are both under $850 each shipped, RMS is less than $50, so was the labor the other $2K approximately?

Gonzo911

The question about how long the LN Retro fit will last before failure has yet to be answered. On their website they have already acknowledged iMSB retro fit failures and I believe they introduced the LN Bearing in 2009. I am not sold rhat this is the answer yet.. People are buying piece of mind but in the end the engine design may hust be a problem a revised part can't fix.

machbx

Sorry actually was 3400. 11.5 hrs and 1700 in parts. All OEM.

machbx

Yes he def has! I will def drive back to Peoria Porsche for anything else I need. They took fantastic care of her and she runs like a scaulded dog No leaks zero codes and I will be changing the oil myself Hubby is happy (cause when I'm happy everybody's happy ~~~;}

machbx

@Aviography & Gonzo911: You two have the nicest Pcars I have seen in a while.

Marc Gelefsky

Sorry, I can not agree with this comment, many here replace the IMSR on their cars as preventative, I replaced mine because it was LEAKING. There was no other issues and no metal, my car is well cared for and lives way to easy of a life to be truthful

Esexx

I just got a quote from an indy for IMS, RMS, clutch and flywheel for $4,400. I am still shopping around.

bar

IMSB can not leak externally. If you have a leak, it's coming from the IMS flange or stud seal/o-ring.

Marc Gelefsky

semantics. Engine oil that was not supposed to be in the IMS was leaking out the Flange or O ring, happy?

machbx

Well, I have good news! I used a well repped OEM for a price quote. e-mail: Andraya.Hayward [andraya.hayward@sunsetimports.com]. She is the one who got my parts price down by 1400.

machbx

then more semantics ... why not an OEM bearing that should have been replaced?

machbx

It's your car ~ not mine ~ I had a RMS that was leaking. Which, is going to be a problem for a car that sits on a tender w 35k on the clock @ 11 yrs. Therefore, I'm not replacing an OEM w aftermarket *if* it needed replaced I would have still replaced it OEM. Stock as a rock is boolean to many

Esexx

You got a great price!

I am still shopping around and have a few others who were recommended to me by friends.


I want the work done for peace of mind, besides my boys (6/2) like me to go "mach speed."