IMS Flange replaced but not the bearing?
06-03-2017, 07:24 PM
#31
Burning Brakes
I figured there was probably a cheaper alternative out there, and I know you can buy the OE filters for about $14 on line with the crush washer. I wanted to do a little experiment regarding how much they charge. I walked into the parts department, told them I needed a filter and pulled out my credit card. $32 was the result.
06-04-2017, 12:37 PM
#32
Former Vendor
I went to the Porsche dealer in Greenville SC today to pickup an oil filter ($32!), so I can do a rush oil change this weekend. I spoke to one of the service managers while I was there. He stated that they would be willing to install an aftermarket bearing that he sourced, since there was no Porsche alternative. To him, cracking the case to install the larger M97 single row bearing was not a realistic alternative. I asked about the IMS Solution and some of the other bearings that require the engine case to be notched to install an oil line and he said absolutely not. They would not make any modifications to the case.
After all, those are the same people that said it was impossible to remove any IMS Bearing, from any M96 engine. Remember?
06-04-2017, 12:48 PM
#33
Drifting
I go out of my way to avoid the Porsche Dealer.
The people who will help these cars survive are Indies and developers like Jake.And Forums like this.
What has Porsche done lately to give Technical support your M96 ?
They don't even allow public access to engine rebuild measurements .That tells you what Porsche thinks of you and your old P-car.
The people who will help these cars survive are Indies and developers like Jake.And Forums like this.
What has Porsche done lately to give Technical support your M96 ?
They don't even allow public access to engine rebuild measurements .That tells you what Porsche thinks of you and your old P-car.
06-05-2017, 01:42 AM
#37
Race Car
06-23-2022, 04:27 PM
#38
Advanced
Just replaced my IMSB on my '03 C4S Tip with 91k - original single row. Oil seals were still intact. Bearing looked good. Replaced with EPS at my indie's suggestion (Redstone Performance Engineering). Saw that and held that part before going in. Compared to the factory unit, incredibly more stout. Very confident in the choice and the work.
