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

date inputted: 31.12.19
member: Dave.P
model: 996 Carrera 4 manual
engine size: 3.6
purchase date: October 2017
date registered: 2003
mileage (at purchase): 63000ish
mileage (now): 65500
bearing (orig./replacement): Original ( presumed)
failure data (if applicable):
comment: clutch change and gearbox rebuild at 55k ish invoice showing new ims seal, so presumably checked then but not replaced
 
date inputted: 01/2020
member: jnj
model: 996.2 C4
engine size: 3.6
purchase date: 03/10/2018
date registered: 03/2002
mileage (at purchase): 124000 km
mileage (now): 140000 km
bearing (orig./replacement): Factory rebuilt short block at 85000km, reason unknown
failure data (if applicable):
comment: Now has bore scoring and engine under rebuilt.
 
Ims upgrade replacement

Hi guys if any one lives in the south i can recommend JMG porsche
They did a fantastic job on my 996 c4s and very
Reasonably priced there near Bournemouth starf are very knowledgable. Job was fantastic.
 

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date inputted: 28/03/2020
member: Rad Dougall
model: 996.2 C4S Cab
engine size: 3.6
purchase date: 01/04/18
date registered: 01/05/2004
mileage (at purchase): 72000
mileage (now): 93500
bearing (orig./replacement): Original
failure data (if applicable):
comment: considering swapping it out myself next time I'm under it doing the old exhaust and reverse gear position sensor as I do drive it hard sometimes.
 
date inputted: 27/4/20
member: Brian Goldman
model: 996 C4
engine size: 3.4
purchase date: 11/2000
date registered: 11/2000
mileage (at purchase):0
mileage (now): 60,000
bearing (orig./replacement): Original
failure data (if applicable): none
comment: original owner, had IMS checked by Porsche when clutch was replaced at 50k, and they said it was in excellent condition and recommended not to replace (they could have easily taken my Money to replace - given the hype)
 
IMS

Name Robert Boyer
Model 996 C2
Year 2001
Engine 3.4 X51
Purchase date July 2002
Date Registered in UK August 2002
Mileage at Purchase 11,000
Mileage now 33,339
IMS - Original
Failure Never an issue
 
date inputted: 25/11/20
member: corneg1 (Graham)
model: 996 C4 cab
engine size: 3.6
purchase date: 02/2020
date registered: 03/2003
mileage (at purchase):102000
mileage (now): 104000
bearing (orig./replacement): replacement ceramic
failure data (if applicable): none
comment: was replaced as a precaution while new clutch was fitted at 102000miles. Report was the original look fine.
 
date inputted: 25/11/20
member: Aria
model: 996 Carrera 2 manual
engine size: 3.4
purchase date: 09/20
date registered: 08/01
mileage (at purchase): 81k
mileage (now): 82k
bearing (orig./replacement): LN replacement 78k in 12/18
failure data (if applicable):
comment: old brg seemed fine when it came out.
 
date inputted: 19/01/21
member: martutd
model: 996 C4 tiptronic
engine size: 3.4
purchase date: 01/08/09
date registered: 01/05/00
mileage (at purchase): 42000
mileage (now): 51000
bearing (orig./replacement): Original
failure data (if applicable):
comment:
 
Date Inputted: 07/ 02/ 21
Member: Gordy748
Model: 996 C2 Cab
Engine Size: 3.6
Purchase Date: April 2020
Date Registered: 2003
Mileage [at purchase]: 63,000
Mileage [present]:65,000
Bearing: Original
Comment: Car recently had clutch replaced, IMS bearing checked and found to be in good condition
 
Date Inputted: 17/ 02/ 21
Member: L1OFF
Model: 996.2 C2
Engine Size: 3.6
Purchase Date: Feb 2021
Date Registered: 2002
Mileage [at purchase]: 90,400
Mileage [present]:90,650
Bearing: Replacement EPS Ceramic
Comment: Previous Owner had clutch replaced, IMS bearing replaced, original checked and found to be in good condition at 89143 miles.
 
My input for what it's worth

date inputted: 06/03/2021
member: cottie
model: 996.2 tip
engine size: 3.6
purchase date: 05/01/2021
date registered: 15/04/2002
mileage (at purchase): 76200
mileage (now): 76600
bearing (orig./replacement): Original
failure data (if applicable): none known
comment: engine is original, 19 services and no bore scoring
 
date inputted: 01/06/2021
member: HarriB
model: 996.1 C2 Manual Coupe
engine size: 3.4
purchase date: 01/03/2020
date registered: 16/04/1999
mileage (at purchase): 61000
mileage (now): 72000
bearing (orig./replacement): Original
failure data (if applicable): none known
comment: still on the original clutch, no engine issues & doesn't burn oil
 
date inputted: 26/06/21
member: CTH
model: 996.1 C2 manual cab
engine size: 3.4
purchase date: 21/08/12
date registered: 01/09/99
mileage (at purchase): 37000 miles
mileage(now): 45411 miles
bearing (orig/replacement): replacement
failure data (if applicable): n/a
comment: clutch & flywheel replaced at 45248 miles, so made sense to replace IMS at same time, been worrying about IMS failing for last 5 yrs! LN Engineering, Dual row IMS Retrofit at Revolution Porsche near Leeds. Original IMS appeared like new, sent off to Illinois to validate registration & warranty.
 
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