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)
#1126
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05 C4S 996 29k miles, bought it 7 months ago. IMSB was replaced at 18k miles by the previous owner. I know low mile examples are not what this thread was really for...According to some other posts I didn't buy the right 996 because it has low miles and could have issues... Time will tell!
Btw I like this thread even though the IMSB discussions have been beaten to death ultimately lining the pockets of the aftermarket sellers... That being said if my car came with the stock IMSB I would have also purchased a retrofit or solution.... Peace of mind is nice. If someone can enjoy the car without worrying about all these things I envy you!
Rick
Btw I like this thread even though the IMSB discussions have been beaten to death ultimately lining the pockets of the aftermarket sellers... That being said if my car came with the stock IMSB I would have also purchased a retrofit or solution.... Peace of mind is nice. If someone can enjoy the car without worrying about all these things I envy you!
Rick
#1127
4th Gear
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No IMS failure on original IMS. Checking oil every oil change with a Blackstone Lab analysis. Will change IMS when clutch is replaced.
#1128
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05 C4S 996 29k miles, bought it 7 months ago. IMSB was replaced at 18k miles by the previous owner. I know low mile examples are not what this thread was really for...According to some other posts I didn't buy the right 996 because it has low miles and could have issues... Time will tell!
Btw I like this thread even though the IMSB discussions have been beaten to death ultimately lining the pockets of the aftermarket sellers... That being said if my car came with the stock IMSB I would have also purchased a retrofit or solution.... Peace of mind is nice. If someone can enjoy the car without worrying about all these things I envy you!
Rick
Btw I like this thread even though the IMSB discussions have been beaten to death ultimately lining the pockets of the aftermarket sellers... That being said if my car came with the stock IMSB I would have also purchased a retrofit or solution.... Peace of mind is nice. If someone can enjoy the car without worrying about all these things I envy you!
Rick
#1129
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My car had 127000 miles when I bought it in 2014, so I removed the ims bearing to change with a standard like for like replacement, (which i bought from Bristol bearings for about £8.50!), but with the seals removed. The bearing removed showed no signs of play, but was slightly rough sounding when rotated. I sold the car last March 2019 and the car now has around 135000 with no issues.
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#1130
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Just became aware of IMS issues after 20 years and 32k miles of ignorant bliss. Had my indy mechanic take a look and listen and test drive recently, and his net recommendation after an hour with the car was "drive it, enjoy it, don't bother with IMS proactive replacement". Still pondering that advice, but in the meantime, frequent oil changes, blackstone UOA each time, audio recordings, cam variation tracking, oil consumption tracking, etc. are all part of my no-longer-blissfully-ignorant engine vigilance program. And happy to report I am now using more right foot driving higher RPMs as a result of many "drive it like it was stolen" recommendations on this forum.
Kelly
Kelly
#1132
Pro
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Just became aware of IMS issues after 20 years and 32k miles of ignorant bliss. Had my indy mechanic take a look and listen and test drive recently, and his net recommendation after an hour with the car was "drive it, enjoy it, don't bother with IMS proactive replacement". Still pondering that advice, but in the meantime, frequent oil changes, blackstone UOA each time, audio recordings, cam variation tracking, oil consumption tracking, etc. are all part of my no-longer-blissfully-ignorant engine vigilance program. And happy to report I am now using more right foot driving higher RPMs as a result of many "drive it like it was stolen" recommendations on this forum.
Kelly
Kelly
#1134
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But please make sure to keep us updated every 500 miles!
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#1137
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#1138
Instructor
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Just became aware of IMS issues after 20 years and 32k miles of ignorant bliss. Had my indy mechanic take a look and listen and test drive recently, and his net recommendation after an hour with the car was "drive it, enjoy it, don't bother with IMS proactive replacement". Still pondering that advice, but in the meantime, frequent oil changes, blackstone UOA each time, audio recordings, cam variation tracking, oil consumption tracking, etc. are all part of my no-longer-blissfully-ignorant engine vigilance program. And happy to report I am now using more right foot driving higher RPMs as a result of many "drive it like it was stolen" recommendations on this forum.
Kelly
Kelly