Orion03 Posted 19September, 2013 Report Share Posted 19September, 2013 well the latest car I am looking at has the Engine number: M9605AT69665273 So according to the chart it has the larger bearing and that should be okay, i.e. failure rate under 1%. Do you guys agree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hounddub Posted 19September, 2013 Report Share Posted 19September, 2013 I agree....mine is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 19September, 2013 Report Share Posted 19September, 2013 I would think your right there, but honestly I have just about given up trying to get a handle on this issue. It seems to change over time. With different info from different sources. I think your definitely on the good side of the problem though. I,d be seriously looking at the car and block out the IMS issue so as not to cloud your judgement. I think you would know most of us here would go for the PPI if you are thinking of going ahead but that won't help with the IMS issue. Good luck with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion03 Posted 19September, 2013 Report Share Posted 19September, 2013 What I need is IMS insurance! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 19September, 2013 Report Share Posted 19September, 2013 That is not such a bad idea, I am sure if insurance companies stirred up the rumour mill on the problem and then offered a policy specifically for that they would not only make money get plenty of worried clients and in reality rarely pay out on a claim. Depending on policy cost but they would probably get me, especially before I did the retrofit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 20September, 2013 Report Share Posted 20September, 2013 The whole issue seems to me a bit like marrying a used (wo)man who owns an axe. You don't know if she is the one in the crowd who will go ape at you. The best insurance is to get rid of the axe, or sleep with one eye open Or (see air cooled forum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jimmy Posted 20September, 2013 Report Share Posted 20September, 2013 The whole issue seems to me a bit like marrying a used (wo)man who owns an axe. You don't know if she is the one in the crowd who will go ape at you. The best insurance is to get rid of the axe, or sleep with one eye open Or (see air cooled forum) What a crack up of a comparison... Or get a GT Mezger engined car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 20September, 2013 Report Share Posted 20September, 2013 LOL@ Tazzizum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 20September, 2013 Report Share Posted 20September, 2013 The whole issue seems to me a bit like marrying a used (wo)man who owns an axe. You don't know if she is the one in the crowd who will go ape at you. The best insurance is to get rid of the axe, or sleep with one eye open Or (see air cooled forum) Disturbing analogy... But I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 20September, 2013 Report Share Posted 20September, 2013 What a crack up of a comparison... Or get a GT Mezger engined car. True words of wisdom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 20September, 2013 Report Share Posted 20September, 2013 The whole issue seems to me a bit like marrying a used (wo)man who owns an axe. You don't know if she is the one in the crowd who will go ape at you. The best insurance is to get rid of the axe, or sleep with one eye open Or (see air cooled forum) Next time I'm in Tassie for the Targa I'm coming around to your house, definately need to meet someone with this sense of humour, great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 20September, 2013 Report Share Posted 20September, 2013 Fear not my friend for the axe , nor indeed large stump alluded to in a previous thread...The tazzieman hath no airs nor graces . just good brews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 20September, 2013 Report Share Posted 20September, 2013 Just checked your website Tazzie, well done a lot of work gone into that, some good reading and info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 20September, 2013 Report Share Posted 20September, 2013 'Cept google is now losing pics on several of my sites , the buggers. More work for me. Here's some more stuff that's got nowt to do with cars but is all about the good life . Probably the Land Rover will get parked here. Which has no bearing on this hijacked thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 21September, 2013 Report Share Posted 21September, 2013 Love your kettlebell site Tazzieman! I've been learning to use them at the strength & conditioning gym I go to. I say learn because there's so many exercise variations that there's always something new to master. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 13May, 2014 Report Share Posted 13May, 2014 I had the IMS bearing replaced in my 996 last week. It's a May 2000 built Australian delivered Carrera 4 with 76,000km and a full Porsche service history (until last week). It was replaced with an LN kit. The car had a factory double rows IMS and it was in perfect condition. The rear main seal was "damp" but not leaking. Clutch was also replaced but probably had 10-20k left in it. Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quozl Posted 13May, 2014 Report Share Posted 13May, 2014 Can i ask what it cost please and did you buy the tool as well or did your shop have it already. Feel free to PM if you'd rather not post it here. Just trying to get my head around doing this job if it is necessary. Thanks for any info Cheers Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 13May, 2014 Report Share Posted 13May, 2014 Check this out from PELICAN Al. Suggest you also probably get your self a cool refresher, sit down, and go back to the start of this thread. Lots of good info and some good photos. You will hopefully come out of it at the end a bit wiser as to the problem and how to rectify it. I had mine done in the Coxster which is a tip, and it was around $2300.00 to have done. But oohhh how I sleep like a baby now. http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/14-ENGINE-Intermediate_Shaft_Bearing/14-ENGINE-Intermediate_Shaft_Bearing.htm?utm_source=pelican_porschenewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20140416 Hope this helps to clear it up ...or completely confuse you. Bottom line....Cheap Insurance. Either do it yourself ..if you can...or bite the bullet and have it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 25May, 2014 Report Share Posted 25May, 2014 Quozl have a look at this fantastic thread from one of our members Kelly. Lots of interesting DIY work here including IMS. http://www.oz951.com/public/enginedrop.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony1 Posted 26May, 2014 Report Share Posted 26May, 2014 Quozl have a look at this fantastic thread from one of our members Kelly. Lots of interesting DIY work here including IMS. http://www.oz951.com/public/enginedrop.htm after that im concentrating on driving and my lack of skill in carpentry, my poor head is spinning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Degrees Posted 17June, 2014 Report Share Posted 17June, 2014 Yesterday I dropped into T & D Automotive in Brisbane to ask a couple of questions relating to maintenance on my 2003 996 C2. I asked about getting the IMS done. I was told that the new best option is a DOF (direct oil fed) like this http://shop.tunersmotorsports.com/?product=direct-oil-feed-dof-97-05-early-style Was basically told not to worry about just replacing the bearing because it can still fail? Which I guess is true, but the chances dramatically reduced. Any thoughts on the DOF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiny Posted 18June, 2014 Report Share Posted 18June, 2014 First I've heard about the Tuners Motorsport DOF but it's only new. Worth researching further. I've been considering this alternative http://theimssolution.com/ which is the same principle but removes the bearing and has no moving parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Degrees Posted 18June, 2014 Report Share Posted 18June, 2014 First I've heard about the Tuners Motorsport DOF but it's only new. Worth researching further. I've been considering this alternative http://theimssolution.com/ which is the same principle but removes the bearing and has no moving parts. Actually, that was probably the one they were talking about. They did mention that there was a bush, rather than a bearing. Any idea on the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiny Posted 18June, 2014 Report Share Posted 18June, 2014 No idea on price but I was planning to get to T&D later this year for a quote and to see what they think. You've done half that for me . I've have a sense it could be anywhere between $2300 and $3500 depending on whether you want to replace other parts (clutch, etc) whilst the transmission is out. Looking at getting it done in Jan 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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