View Poll Results: Has YOUR car suffered an IMS failure
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IMS bearing failure for your 996, Y or N? tell us (yr, 996 Mk1 or MK2 failure mode)
08-09-2013, 01:08 AM
#214
Cruisin'
Mine...2000 C2 with 65000 K and all original......need to replace clutch and it was recommended that the flywheel should be replaced with the clutch....will do the LN ceramic bearing upgrade and RMS at the same time.....
08-11-2013, 10:42 PM
#215
2004 996 Cab - 84K miles, 3rd owner; no problem
Local independent Porsche specialist advised against a proactive replacement..... except when comes time to replace clutch, then should do it then.
Local independent Porsche specialist advised against a proactive replacement..... except when comes time to replace clutch, then should do it then.
08-17-2013, 12:45 AM
#216
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2003 C4S, bought from 2nd owner at 73k miles.
Did LN ims upgrade at Flinkworks in Campbell.
Slight rms moisture, but orig ims was fine when removed.
i was doing new clutch and rms anyways, so happy to spend $650 for the ims upgrade for peace of mind.
PL
Did LN ims upgrade at Flinkworks in Campbell.
Slight rms moisture, but orig ims was fine when removed.
i was doing new clutch and rms anyways, so happy to spend $650 for the ims upgrade for peace of mind.
PL
08-22-2013, 01:31 AM
#217
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99 C2 with 89k miles.
replaced the IMS bearing with ceramic upgrade when my clutch needed replacement. The original IMS bearing was very loose; mechanic said it may have gone another 5000 miles before grenading! Close call
replaced the IMS bearing with ceramic upgrade when my clutch needed replacement. The original IMS bearing was very loose; mechanic said it may have gone another 5000 miles before grenading! Close call
08-24-2013, 07:04 PM
#219
My 99 had a new engine at 84K miles due to ims issue. LN upgrade done at that time. I am amazed what a great car it is. I thought I would drive my 91 cab forever but this car won me over. Kept cab for weekend use.
30k on '99 C2. Purchased in June 2013, two previous owners. Clean with independent PPI and dealer inspection. No IMS issues or oil leaks. Life is good.
09-15-2013, 03:34 AM
#224
Just removed IMS (Since I needed to do RMS and oil cooler water o-rings anyway) in my '02 with 63K miles - looked fine. LNE in there now - so hopefully good to go for another 10 years !
