996 vs. 997, but then which 997?
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Thanks Jake and Tony. It's fantastic to have both of you contributing to this thread. For me as a potential purchaser, it probably makes sense to wait and see how the M97 makes out from a reliability standpoint. If the IMS bearing proves problematic in the M97 engine, it seems there is no fix w/o a teardown - not good. On the other hand, maybe the new IMS bearing works and some of the other issues (intermix, rods, chain tensioner ramps etc) have been fixed.
Cheers,
Joe
Cheers,
Joe
#47
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buy latest model year you can afford.....gernal rule of thumb
#49
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If non 911 owners would listen to some of you, nobody would every buy a 997...
It's hard to justify paying more for a 07-08 997, if its the same car as the 05-06. The DFI 09 and newer, you could make a case, but the premium for a 997.2 over a 05-06 997.1 is large, without a huge performance gain, excluding the PDK.
The 05 engine problems are very very small, and just about any make or model has something that's come up. Read the TSB's on Honda's , MB's, Toyota's ect.
If you have worries, buy a warranty.
It's hard to justify paying more for a 07-08 997, if its the same car as the 05-06. The DFI 09 and newer, you could make a case, but the premium for a 997.2 over a 05-06 997.1 is large, without a huge performance gain, excluding the PDK.
The 05 engine problems are very very small, and just about any make or model has something that's come up. Read the TSB's on Honda's , MB's, Toyota's ect.
If you have worries, buy a warranty.
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Am I reading this incorrectly from the earlier post? I was under the impression that the 2005 M97 3.8 could accept the LN upgrade. Is that not the case?
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Oh boy....another older than dirt thread revival.
I think if you start reading about the IMS or RMS issues after you just purchased your dream car you'll immediately get stomach cramps. I sure did until I realized my car was still under warranty and it was a 2008 model. Wow! I feel bad for some of these people reading these threads for the first time.
I think if you start reading about the IMS or RMS issues after you just purchased your dream car you'll immediately get stomach cramps. I sure did until I realized my car was still under warranty and it was a 2008 model. Wow! I feel bad for some of these people reading these threads for the first time.
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As I stated in another thread, the head Porsche mechanic who is flown everywhere for 997 engine rebuilds told me personally, that he is NOT aware of any M97 engine IMS failure in all of Canada... so ADias, you are totally wrong saying the IMS issues are the same between M96 and M97, that's definitely not the case.
I don't know how many post-'06 Porsches there are in Canada, but the country has much less population density than the US, where IMS failures in '06-'08 cars are not unheard of, though definitely less than with the late-'01 to early-'05 small, single-row bearing. The final revision bearing has a similar load rating as the original '99 to early-'01 dual-row, but it achieves it through increased diameter. That means though there are more *****, they travel a greater distance in the same number of revolutions, therefore are traveling faster. In addition, any wobble due to fitment tolerances will be magnified, and moreso the higher the revs go. These are also the newest of the cars with sealed IMS bearings, and that itself can be a factor in the relative lack of failures. It may be true that these larger bearings are not failing at low mileage like the predecessors, but we don't have enough data to conclude that they will consistently last the lifetime of the engines. This isn't meant as a scare tactic, merely a reality check. This issue should be considered within the purview of engineering science and discussed dispassionately, however for the most part it ends up being argued emotionally and ignorantly.
#53
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I have an M97 engine in my '08 C2S. I do frequent oil changes every 3k miles or 4-5 months... whichever come 1st using Mobil 1 0W-40. Is this oil really not good? it's what PCNA and their dealers approve. Is there something else we should be using which will not cause any issues with our warranty and CPO?
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Porsche doesn't slap that Mobil 1 Sticker on the boot lid for nothing.
You're using one of the best motor oils and 0W-40 is the flavor you need. Plus, Porsche thinks 3k miles is way overkill. They would change it every 12k miles. Seems crazy to me. I do mine around 5k miles in all my cars and use Full Synthetic.
You're using one of the best motor oils and 0W-40 is the flavor you need. Plus, Porsche thinks 3k miles is way overkill. They would change it every 12k miles. Seems crazy to me. I do mine around 5k miles in all my cars and use Full Synthetic.
I have an M97 engine in my '08 C2S. I do frequent oil changes every 3k miles or 4-5 months... whichever come 1st using Mobil 1 0W-40. Is this oil really not good? it's what PCNA and their dealers approve. Is there something else we should be using which will not cause any issues with our warranty and CPO?
#55
Ill take the MA101 or MA102 over the older engines any time. Alusil over Locsil and closed deck block over open deck. There is a reason Porsche is now using these blocks in the Turbo. They are just stronger engines. DFI problems have been minor and can probably be corrected with minor upgrades. Porsche blew it on the earlier engines on reliability and I bet they put a ton of development and testing in these new engines.
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Oh boy....another older than dirt thread revival.
I think if you start reading about the IMS or RMS issues after you just purchased your dream car you'll immediately get stomach cramps. I sure did until I realized my car was still under warranty and it was a 2008 model. Wow! I feel bad for some of these people reading these threads for the first time.
I think if you start reading about the IMS or RMS issues after you just purchased your dream car you'll immediately get stomach cramps. I sure did until I realized my car was still under warranty and it was a 2008 model. Wow! I feel bad for some of these people reading these threads for the first time.
Let's just go and drive these cars. Giddy-up.
#57
I have an M97 engine in my '08 C2S. I do frequent oil changes every 3k miles or 4-5 months... whichever come 1st using Mobil 1 0W-40. Is this oil really not good? it's what PCNA and their dealers approve. Is there something else we should be using which will not cause any issues with our warranty and CPO?
My indie, a race-engine-building shop, carries Mobil One, but it's also 5W-40, not 0W-40. They also carry some German oil they use for racing.
#58
The OP knows what he's talking about, no BS, and very accurate information as to differences in the engines, M97 superiority over M96, and 9A1 better overall design with caveat being the long-term impact of carbon build-up.
Anyone trying to discredit the OP, is just trying to further their own agenda, saying I KNOW BEST, *my engine* is best, Porsche cannot do any wrong with new designs, etc... M97 has been VERY SOLID, basically all the IMS BS worries are completely taken care of, all you need is frequent oil change, use of better oil than CRAP 0W40, and proper maintenance. As I stated in another thread, the head Porsche mechanic who is flown everywhere for 997 engine rebuilds told me personally, that he is NOT aware of any M97 engine IMS failure in all of Canada... so ADias, you are totally wrong saying the IMS issues are the same between M96 and M97, that's definitely not the case.
Anyone trying to discredit the OP, is just trying to further their own agenda, saying I KNOW BEST, *my engine* is best, Porsche cannot do any wrong with new designs, etc... M97 has been VERY SOLID, basically all the IMS BS worries are completely taken care of, all you need is frequent oil change, use of better oil than CRAP 0W40, and proper maintenance. As I stated in another thread, the head Porsche mechanic who is flown everywhere for 997 engine rebuilds told me personally, that he is NOT aware of any M97 engine IMS failure in all of Canada... so ADias, you are totally wrong saying the IMS issues are the same between M96 and M97, that's definitely not the case.
#59
Resurecting this old thread. I am considering a 2007 911. In my discussion with the tech at the porsche dealer he states that the IMS bearing is a sealed bearing i.e. it is not lubricated from the engine oil. It is just like the axle bearings on my old ford that I had as a teenager.
So what does frequent oil changes have to do with this issue?
He also stated that he is more concerned about the crankcase ventilation in that the exhaust vapors play havoc with seals.
So what does frequent oil changes have to do with this issue?
He also stated that he is more concerned about the crankcase ventilation in that the exhaust vapors play havoc with seals.
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Everything you want to learn and better understand about the IMS issue is at that web site:
http://www.imsretrofit.com/
http://www.imsretrofit.com/