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***Non-Turbo 996 owners - Please read - IMS DATA REQUIRED***

Here's my info Alex...

date inputted: 05/04/16
member: joewhite2417
model: 9962 C4
engine size: 3.6
purchase date: June 2015
date registered: Sept 2001
mileage (at purchase): 78000
mileage (now): 81000
bearing (orig./replacement): Original
failure data (if applicable): IMS failed 27/2/16
comment: Failure occured at low speed pulling away from lights. Dramatic power loss evident but no noise initially. Bag of spanners on restart.
 
Thank you.
 
Here's my info. Didn't want to post earlier as if might tempt fate and I'm superstitious like that

date inputted: 21/04/16
member: Ursaminor1
model: 996.2 C4S
engine size: 3.6
purchase date: 29/09/14
date registered: 23/01/04
mileage (at purchase): 106000
mileage (now): 111000
bearing (orig./replacement): Original - to my knowledge
failure data (if applicable):
comment: Last service Indy said all ok clean and no concerns. Cut open oil filter and no particles found.
 
Hi here is my info..

date inputted: 61/04/16
member: thekman
model: 996 C4S Cab
engine size: 3.6
purchase date: 25/09/15
date registered: 01/09/2004
mileage (at purchase): 38577
mileage (now): 40183
bearing (orig./replacement): Original until now
failure data (if applicable):
comment: Currently the engine is out owing to power steering failure. Had IMS and RMS checked, both showing some signs of oil so having both replaced as a precaution.
 
date inputted: 23/05/2016
member: G3BML
model: 996.2 C4S
engine size: 3.6
purchase date: 17/09/2015
date registered: 02/01/2003
mileage (at purchase): 50400
mileage (now): 54300
bearing (orig./replacement): Original
failure data (if applicable): N/A
comment: Carried out two oil changes since owning the car, inspected oil filter. No signs of metal in filter.
 
:thumbs:
 
Date input: 26/05/16
Member: Surfrider
Model: 996 C4S
Engine: 3.6
Purchase Date: 28/09/2007
Date Registered: 01/04/2002
Mileage (at purchase): 24,197
Mileage (now): 102,108
Bearing (orig/replacement): Replaced at 39,328 as preventative maint. with clutch change.
Failure Data: None
Comment:
 
Purchase 04/2016
Built 2001/2002
996 c4s manual
115,000m
good service history with RMS change last year
Original IMS said to be fine
original engine, no rebuild
touch wood...still pulling like a train!
 
Purchased March 2016
Built 2000
994 C4
80k miles
Original engine no rebuild
 
Members - your data will not be used if all data required is not given, as stated in the 1st post. Please can you update with the correct data.
 
Updated sorry :sad:

date inputted: 08/07/16
member: stevepen
model: 9961 C4
engine size: 3.4
purchase date: 26/04/16
date registered: 01/03/00
mileage (at purchase): 77200
mileage (now): 80290
bearing (orig./replacement): Original
failure data (if applicable): None
 
Date input: 09/07/16
Member: C4pperS
Model: 996 C4S
Engine: 3.6
Purchase Date: 28/03/2016
Date Registered: 01/04/2004
Mileage (at purchase): 79,600
Mileage (now): 81,300
Bearing (orig/replacement): As far as I'm aware original
Failure Data: None
Comment: Still going strong :thumbs:
 
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Date input: 06/08/16
Member: Gurmot
Model: 996 C2 tip
Engine: 3.6
Purchase Date: 31/07/2016
Date Registered: 05/07/2002
Mileage (at purchase): 67,500
Mileage (now): 68,000
Bearing (orig/replacement): As far as I'm aware original
Failure Data: None
Comment: having an inspection at a local specialist in a couple weeks. They have already recommended replacing the IMS at a cost of £1300 plus vat. Very interested in this thread as I am inclined to get it done but still not sure.
 

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