!! keep us posted re milage updates !

 

Jan 2005 997.1 C2. Engine # is part of class action. 54k miles no IMS issues. Plan to change clutch next month and do LN Engineering bearing at same time.

 

Year 2005, mfg date 9/04, 48000 miles, no issue. Having it changed this coming week.

 

05 997 . IMS did fail

 

That's a bummer. When did it happen? How long had you had the car?

 

+1. foggy are you in GTA? i am always curious how many in canada have failed.

 

2006 997/1 C2S 27k miles no IMS failure

 

06, C2S, 22k, no IMS issues.

What engine numbers have the better IMS?

 

I just bought a 2006 911S with 39K on it. Found out it has a mfg. date of mid 2005. Paper work from previous owner shows that the IMS seal ( not bearing) caused an oil leak, and was repaired at 18K. In registering my car with Porsche North America, I was told that it was not covered under the existing "settlement" to the class action suit. Only cars with VIN #s indicating 2005 and before are covered. There is a great website with FAQs you can find by Googleing "Porsche IMS class action". The site was put up by the law firm handling the suit. There is a place where you can enter your VIN to see if your car is covered. Here is a phone # for an automated system with good info too 866.254.4760. It was given to me by a service rep at the Porsche dealer in Tulsa, OK who told me that in 12 years he has only seen ONE IMS failure. GOOD LUCK to all of us!!

 

2005 C2
Build date 1/2005
35000 miles
No issues yet, extended warranty ends next June and I'm planning on having the LN bearing fitted.

 

2005 C2S - purchased last Summer
Late '04 build date
48K miles
RMS leaking
No IMS failure and has the single row bearing.

I have the tranny out to do the RMS and seriously considering the LN kit.
Anything else I should do while the 6-speed is on the floor?
Did the LN kit myself on my '02 BoxS, same single row setup and it's been solid since @25K miles 4K on LN bearing including DE's. Thanks, Chris

 

2006 C2S, 40K, IMS failure - IMS replaced with latest Porsche design, full engine rebuild, closed deck design, head work, cylinders 1/2/3 re-rounded and brace fitted, cylinders 4/5/6 completely re-sleeved & pistons replaced, the list is almost endless with nearly everything being replaced. Cost was financed by the bank of me!

 

you should have already had the latest porsche design IMS as your car is 2006. was it checked to confirm it was the newer/larger bearing?

 

Never really asked to be honest, I was quoted for the newer design IMS when it was replaced. I think the manufacture date of the vehicle is a 2005.

 

2006 C2S - purchased last Summer
November 2005 build date
28.5K miles
RMS - no seepage
No IMS failure and I have no clue if it has the single row bearing or not. How can I tell?