Hi there,

I have a 997.1 C2S with an 04 build date M97.

Car has had no problems other than the replacement of the Clutch Slave Cylinder and other routine maintenance.

Car has done 90,000 kilometers and the oil has been replaced every 6 months.

I've read enough on these forums to scare me ****less that the IMS will fail. In fact, all I think about now when I drive the car is that it's going to stall and you know the rest.

So, I've parked her up until I install the IMS Solution.

Has anyone had any experience with the IMS Solution and does it affect the car in any detrimental fashion or otherwise?

Any opinions and feedback welcomed.

Its a shame that such a beautiful model is susceptible to catastrophic failure.

I just do not want to take the chance.

The other option is to sell.

Thanking you in advance

 

I thought *S and Turbo cars didn't suffer the IMS problem.

 

Only the turbo...S models are the same regarding the IMS...

 

I'll preface this by saying I can't help you. I have September 04 car. Curious what month was your car was manufactured ? Typically, the M97 has a non-replaceable IMS bearing(at least without block surgery). I've heard about M97s with replaceable bearings but wonder if any of those found their way to US shores or were they row cars?

 

Continue as above, stop reading stoooopid posts and ENJOY your car.

Cheers,
Luke

 

Get off the forums and drive your car.

 

What is your engine number? M97 / 01?

As I know. Engines beginning with 685XXXXX are not at risk...

Especially as your vehicle has over 90 kilometers.

Enjoy your car!

 

With a build date that early, you almost certainly have the small IMS bearing. Personally, I would change it immediately and then never worry about it again. At 90,000 kms, you're not past a point of potential failure - actually no small bearing car ever is, but don't sell it - invest $2,500 and then enjoy the heck out of it with a lot more peace of mind. Who knows, maybe you'll get in there and find out you got one of the early larger bearings, and then you won't have to install anything. At your mileage, once you've pulled the tranny for the bearing, you should probably install a new clutch - then you're good for another 90,000 kms at least.

 

Hi Bro
On second thoughts ...
Which IMS Kit do you recommend?
My Porsche is 997.1 tiptronic c2s with 150,000 km.
(Of course I'd love to hear any opinion)
TNX

 

The IMS solution is the one to get.

 

OK
Thank you

 

Sell it and buy a Corolla.

 

Really appreciate the input.

 

Well, 150,000 km is over 90,000 miles. In my opinion, you might be in the safe zone. But i guess it would't hurt to replace the IMS to help you sleep better at night.

 

Thanks