Carrera997re

Thanks rich what numbers indicate your safe from explosion

mlv_250

Model Designation CARRERA COUP
Model 997-1
Year 2007
Order Type 997110
Engine code M96.05
Mileage 53K
IMSB Failure No

FullThrottle64

'08 997.1 C2S. No problems yet, 16K miles and counting.

spittingcobra

05 997.1.C2S. At 48,000 replaced clutch. Original IMS was fine but got the retrofit anyways.

Loud223

I just bought an 05 C2S with 45,000 miles with the understanding that S's didn't have the IMSB problem. Date of build was 04/05, vin # indicates it is not a class vehicle according to class action website. The engine # indicates it has the larger sealed bearing. Depending on how you look at the bearing issue, smaller replaceable larger non replaceable, I lucked out.
This is a great forum and a great thread.
Thanks for all the info.

FullThrottle64

Is this correct? I wasn't aware of this - any way to verify?

Loud223

Sorry FullThrottle64, I was inferring that I was mistaken in my belief that S's didn't have the IMSB problem. Which is why I bought an S. After reading every post in this thread I realized after purchase that it depends on date of manufacture as to which Bearing you have.

myw

exactly.

after feb/mar 2005 you should have the bigger (stronger) bearing. they are all still prone to failures, but the late 2005+ -> 2008 and onwards have had significantly less.

to be sure check your vin number as well as manufacture date on your porsche official certificate of ownership and then cross reference the ims settlement website.

russm535il

2006 Carrera coupe 26k miles no problems uses no oil in between oil changes

Russ DeJulio Pittsburgh PA

Charley250

Where you can see on your engine if you have the little or the bigger bearing?
Where you can see the VIN of your engine? Do you need to lift the car?

jasper

Unfortunately the only way to be sure is to remove the transmission but if its 2006 or later its almost certainly a big nut.

Charley250

I found my engine number

I have a 997.1
C2 2005
Avril 2005
Big Bearing
53K Miles
No issue

E63

2006 C4 daily driver/commuter here with no issues...

119,500 miles and still running strong

Ynot

Good to hear, you win in mileage, I haven't seen anyone with more miles.

Captsteve123

Best bet is to go to this link and type your VIN number and it will tell you if your vehicle is part of the class.

http://www.imsporschesettlement.com/porsche-vin/