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12-14-2018 | 04:36 PM
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'05 C2 997.1 - Considering PPI
Looking at this and contemplating a PPI. Any things to watch out for? Questions to ask? Here's the listing. Overpriced?
Is the IMS easier to get at in this version?
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=224116765
Gary
Is the IMS easier to get at in this version?
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invent...ting=224116765
Gary
12-23-2018 | 10:15 AM
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Burning Brakes
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Really nice car. Sometime in 2005 Porsche switched to the larger IMS bearing which is more difficult to get to since the engine has to be split. I am not sure of the exact build date or engine serial numbers when this occurred. I have seen this info posted on Rennlist somewhere.
12-31-2018 | 06:29 PM
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Racer
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I believe the 997.1 you are referring to has a build date AFTER March 2006.
Even then, a later 997.1 build can still have an IMS failure. Also, cylinder wall scoring is also another big issue with the 997.1 engine.
A 997.2 is the way to go if possible as almost all the 997.1 engine issues were resolved and bore scoring is the only issue you need to watch out for.
A PPI can be done and you can specifically check for scoring at that time.
GOOD LUCK with your search!
Even then, a later 997.1 build can still have an IMS failure. Also, cylinder wall scoring is also another big issue with the 997.1 engine.
A 997.2 is the way to go if possible as almost all the 997.1 engine issues were resolved and bore scoring is the only issue you need to watch out for.
A PPI can be done and you can specifically check for scoring at that time.
GOOD LUCK with your search!
