View Poll Results: did YOUR car suffer an IMS failure
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IMS failure for your 997 car, Y or N? tell us (yr, 997.1, .2, m96, m97, failure mode)
02-21-2018, 02:17 PM
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Correct, although like I mentioned previously I may have the exact date and milage slightly wrong since I do not have the records in front of me. The dealership was Porsche of Warrington PA
VIN: WP0AA299X5S717354
VIN: WP0AA299X5S717354
2007 997.1 S - 44k miles no issues
02-28-2018, 02:30 AM
#903
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Votes Yes.
Recently purchased a 997 (the 2nd one that I've owned) and found out after scouring through the service history that the car had the IMSB fail long back.
It's an early 997 (Nov 2004 build date I think) and the IMSB failed at 38,500 miles and was repaired by the dealership on 03/02/12.
This is actually a heave of relief for me, since they put in an LN IMSB kit and recently during the clutch change, the previous owner said that the bearing still looked fine.
Recently purchased a 997 (the 2nd one that I've owned) and found out after scouring through the service history that the car had the IMSB fail long back.
It's an early 997 (Nov 2004 build date I think) and the IMSB failed at 38,500 miles and was repaired by the dealership on 03/02/12.
This is actually a heave of relief for me, since they put in an LN IMSB kit and recently during the clutch change, the previous owner said that the bearing still looked fine.
03-25-2018, 11:07 AM
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2008 997.1 s 179K miles. No ims failure
Daily driver. Warm climate. Replaced to AOS, which was scary cause smoke was pooring out back. Never torque or rev more then 3k before oil fully warm. Carefull of oil pressure going around clover leafs entering highway.
03-25-2018, 11:13 AM
#907
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High mile thread https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...age-997-a.html
05-07-2018, 06:34 PM
#908
Burning Brakes
The clutch just failed on my '07 C4 cab, which I've owned from new and has 50,000 miles (I used to track it; hence, the clutch). The clutch/RMS is an expensive fix, and the dealer suggested they do the IMS upgrade while they had it apart. The IMS upgrade is only $1000, so I told them to go ahead. My recollection is that Porsche upgraded the IMS in late '07 MY or '08, so I've never been clear at how much risk I've been in any case. But for $1000, it's not worth taking a chance any longer.
05-07-2018, 06:37 PM
#909
The clutch just failed on my '07 C4 cab, which I've owned from new and has 50,000 miles (I used to track it; hence, the clutch). The clutch/RMS is an expensive fix, and the dealer suggested they do the IMS upgrade while they had it apart. The IMS upgrade is only $1000, so I told them to go ahead. My recollection is that Porsche upgraded the IMS in late '07 MY or '08, so I've never been clear at how much risk I've been in any case. But for $1000, it's not worth taking a chance any longer.
05-07-2018, 06:47 PM
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The clutch just failed on my '07 C4 cab, which I've owned from new and has 50,000 miles (I used to track it; hence, the clutch). The clutch/RMS is an expensive fix, and the dealer suggested they do the IMS upgrade while they had it apart. The IMS upgrade is only $1000, so I told them to go ahead. My recollection is that Porsche upgraded the IMS in late '07 MY or '08, so I've never been clear at how much risk I've been in any case. But for $1000, it's not worth taking a chance any longer.
05-07-2018, 08:14 PM
#911
there is no IMS fix for an ‘07. The IMS bearings are the larger bearings in the crank. Possibly the mechanic doesn’t know which engine is in the 07, but he would have the crack the case open to get to the IMS on an 07. If you want to test his honesty, tell him to do it and then see if he comes back with good news.
05-08-2018, 12:07 AM
#912
Three Wheelin'
there is no IMS fix for an ‘07. The IMS bearings are the larger bearings in the crank. Possibly the mechanic doesn’t know which engine is in the 07, but he would have the crack the case open to get to the IMS on an 07. If you want to test his honesty, tell him to do it and then see if he comes back with good news.
05-08-2018, 12:15 AM
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The clutch just failed on my '07 C4 cab, which I've owned from new and has 50,000 miles (I used to track it; hence, the clutch). The clutch/RMS is an expensive fix, and the dealer suggested they do the IMS upgrade while they had it apart. The IMS upgrade is only $1000, so I told them to go ahead. My recollection is that Porsche upgraded the IMS in late '07 MY or '08, so I've never been clear at how much risk I've been in any case. But for $1000, it's not worth taking a chance any longer.
05-08-2018, 11:31 AM
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Burning Brakes
To all: Thanks for the info. Here is what they are quoting: LN IMS UPGRADE WITH TRANSMISSION REMOVED - $1,187.00
Is that informative at all? As my avatar suggests, I know early air-cooled Porsches fairly well, but on my 997 I have never attempted anything more complex than changing the oil or replacing the brakes.
Rich
Is that informative at all? As my avatar suggests, I know early air-cooled Porsches fairly well, but on my 997 I have never attempted anything more complex than changing the oil or replacing the brakes.
Rich
05-08-2018, 11:33 AM
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To all: Thanks for the info. Here is what they are quoting: LN IMS UPGRADE WITH TRANSMISSION REMOVED - $1,187.00
Is that informative at all? As my avatar suggests, I know early air-cooled Porsches fairly well, but on my 997 I have never attempted anything more complex than changing the oil or replacing the brakes.
Rich
Is that informative at all? As my avatar suggests, I know early air-cooled Porsches fairly well, but on my 997 I have never attempted anything more complex than changing the oil or replacing the brakes.
Rich