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Gurmot
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Joined: 23 Jun 2016
Posts: 64
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| Chris_in_the_UK wrote: | | Gurmot wrote: |
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. |
Gawd - how on earth can they diagnose the need for a (very overpriced) IMS bearing without inspecting the car?
(Welcome - nice to see you here BTW). |
To be fair, I turned up without an appointment and one of the owners came and sat with me for 10 minutes to discuss my needs. I really wanted to book in for an inspection but I asked about IMS and then he gave me the info above. I told him I would discuss IMS with them again after the inspection. I asked about simply inspecting the IMS bearing and removing the seal and he said something about a weakness or problem with the IMS shaft which would only be addressed by an upgrade (all new to me).
I can only assume the work he was discussing was much more than simply replacing the bearing but I will report back when I know more.
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July 2002 C2 Tiptronic with M030.
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cbr6dc
Montreal
Joined: 05 Oct 2015
Posts: 509
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How do people get tyres fitted as that's a good price?
The wheels are unmarked and I don't want some chimp scuffing them because I don't want the hassle of repair.
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04/16-09/17 - 996.1 C2 Cabriolet
Next? Don't know yet......
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Panda996
Trainee
Joined: 19 Aug 2016
Posts: 52
Location: Surrey
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date inputted: 16/10/16
member: PandA996
model: 996 C2 Targa
engine size: 3.6
purchase date: 30/07/04
date registered: 29/11/02
mileage (at purchase): 5,000
mileage (now): 39,000
bearing (orig./replacement): Original
failure data (if applicable):
comment:
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maldren
Suzuka
Joined: 07 Oct 2016
Posts: 1031
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| Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2016 10:15 am Post subject:
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date input: 24/11/2016
member: maldren
model: 996.2 C2
engine size: 3.6
purchase date: 23/6/2016
date registered: 01/08/03
mileage (at purchase): 86,400
mileage (now): 90,100
bearing (orig./replacement): Replaced at service 84,030
failure data (if applicable): None
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2003 996.2 C2 Coupe Arctic Silver
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Alex
Le Mans
Joined: 06 Mar 2014
Posts: 15752
Location: The Ribble Valley, Lancashire
2000 Porsche 996 Carrera 4
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Since starting this thread back in March 2015 (nearly 2 years ago) there's not been one reported 996 ims bearing failure as far as I'm aware. On the other hand we have witnessed (correct me if I'm wrong) around 4 failures in 997s within that time period.
Not good for the 997.
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2000 Manual 996 C4 Arctic Silver Convertible
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JS1500
Monza
Joined: 12 Apr 2017
Posts: 206
Location: Aberdeen
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| Posted: Wed May 03, 2017 2:46 pm Post subject:
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Date input: 03/05/17
Member: JS1500
Model: 996.1 C4
Engine size: 3.4
Purchase date: 17/02/17
Date registered: 04/08/00
Mileage (at purchase): 103,000
Mileage (now): 104,100
Bearing (orig./replacement): Believed original
Failure data (if applicable): None
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peterg1955
Trainee
Joined: 09 Apr 2017
Posts: 85
Location: Berkshire
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Date input: 04/05/17
Member: Peterg1955
Model: 996.2 C2 Manual
Engine size: 3.6
Purchase date: 22/04/17
Date registered: 03/07/02
Mileage (at purchase): 53,770
Mileage (now): 54,235
Bearing (orig./replacement): Believed original
Failure data (if applicable): None
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2002 996 C2 black/black with aerokit and M030
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Delanor
Nürburgring
Joined: 01 Oct 2016
Posts: 431
Location: The land of the big cat!
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Date input: 04/05/17
Member: Delanor
Model: 996.1 C2 manual
Engine size: 3.4
Purchase date: 14/06/15
Date registered: 01/08/98
Mileage (at purchase): 86,146
Mileage (now): 91,474
Bearing (orig./replacement): Believed original
Failure data (if applicable): None
Comment: Dual mass flywheel & clutch replaced at 86,146, IMS inspected & RMS replaced.
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Current - 210 bhp TDCI Ford Kuga 4x4 Sport
Current - Crystal White 40th Anniversary RX-8.
Current - Porsche Carrera Cabriolet in Viola.
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bparry911
Newbie
Joined: 24 Apr 2017
Posts: 27
Location: London
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| Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2017 11:11 am Post subject:
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Date input: 21/06/2017
Member: bparry911
Model: 996.1 C4 manual
Engine size: 3.4
Purchase date: 08/05/2017
Date registered: January 1999
Mileage (at purchase): 53,471
Mileage (now): 54,150
Bearing (orig./replacement): Believed original
Failure data (if applicable): None
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Current Porsche:
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Brucky74
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Joined: 12 Dec 2017
Posts: 3
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 8:06 am Post subject:
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date inputted: 12/12/17
member: Brucky74
model: 996.2 Targa Tip
engine size: 3.6
purchase date: 02/02/17
date registered: 10/01/03
mileage (at purchase): 60000
mileage (now): 64000
bearing (orig./replacement): Original
failure data (if applicable):
comment: One owner car, confirmed original bearing
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Alex
Le Mans
Joined: 06 Mar 2014
Posts: 15752
Location: The Ribble Valley, Lancashire
2000 Porsche 996 Carrera 4
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Thank you.
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2000 Manual 996 C4 Arctic Silver Convertible
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willy
Silverstone
Joined: 01 Jul 2012
Posts: 133
Location: Cheshire\Wales Border
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date inputted: 12/12/17
member: willy
model: 996.1 C2
engine size: 3.4
purchase date: 03/12/12
date registered: mid 1998
mileage (at purchase): 112000
mileage (now): 138000
bearing (orig./replacement): Original - dual row
failure data (if applicable):
comment: Recent clutch\flywheel replacement with IMS inspection.
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1998 996 Carrera Ocean Blue
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Alex
Le Mans
Joined: 06 Mar 2014
Posts: 15752
Location: The Ribble Valley, Lancashire
2000 Porsche 996 Carrera 4
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2000 Manual 996 C4 Arctic Silver Convertible
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APL911
Spa-Francorchamps
Joined: 15 Aug 2017
Posts: 305
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date inputted: 12/12/17
member: Apl911
model: 996.2 c2
engine size: 3.6
purchase date: 11/2017
date registered: 01/04
mileage (at purchase): 67000
mileage (now): 67500
bearing (orig./replacement): Original
failure data (if applicable):
comment: idle is a bit wobbly. I plan to replace when I do the clutch.
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asterix_the_gaul
Barcelona
Joined: 20 Dec 2008
Posts: 1253
Location: Cheshire
1999 Porsche 996 Carrera 2
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date inputted: 12/12/17
member: Asterix_the_gaul
model: 996.1 c2
engine size: 3.4
purchase date: 11/2017
date registered: 01/99
mileage (at purchase): 93000
mileage (now): 93500
bearing (orig./replacement): Original Dual row
failure data (if applicable):
comment: regular annual oil changes regardless of mileage in last 10 years of history, will continue this..
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1992 944 S2 Cabriolet, Cobalt Blue/Classic grey -gone!
1995 993 C2 Cabriolet, Midnight Blue/Marble grey -gone!
1999 996 C2 Coupe, Ocean Blue/Graphite grey
2002 E46 M3 Cabriolet, Laguna seca blue/LSB
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Jpitshanger
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Joined: 20 Aug 2016
Posts: 37
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| Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:16 pm Post subject:
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date inputted: 25/1/18
member: Jpitshanger
model: 996.2 c2
engine size: 3.6
purchase date: 10/2016
date registered: 2002
mileage (at purchase): 74000
mileage (now): 77000
bearing (orig./replacement): EPS replacement
failure data (if applicable): Had not failed. Smooth but slight play
comment: Clutch and RMS were being done so bearing inspected. Replacement not necessary but decided to do it anyway as gearbox was dropped.
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SpennyUK71
Newbie
Joined: 29 Jan 2018
Posts: 18
Location: Taunton, Somerset
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date inputted: 05/02/18
member: SpennyUK71
model: 996.2 C4 Tiptronic
engine size: 3.6
purchase date: 03/02/18
date registered: 02/03/2002
mileage (at purchase): 40,000
mileage (now): 40,250
bearing (orig./replacement): Original
failure data (if applicable): N/A
comment: As a new 996 owner, I am scared to death that this little tinker is going to destroy my engine!! I have a small RMS leak and I am considering having this and the IMS replaced. However, this will cost me the best part of £1,800!!! Now I don’t know what to do.
PS, hello from a newbie!
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Alex
Le Mans
Joined: 06 Mar 2014
Posts: 15752
Location: The Ribble Valley, Lancashire
2000 Porsche 996 Carrera 4
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| Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 10:29 pm Post subject:
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The safest option with what you currently have is when you have the RMS replaced, have your ims coverplate removed and check the bearing for any play. When you realise there's nothing wrong with it, ping off the outer bearing seal. By doing this, the bearing will then be forever lubricated by the engine oil and dramatically reduce any issue you may have. It shouldn't cost much more than what you'll be paying to have the RMS replaced.
There is no guarantee with ANY aftermarket replacement and engine builders like Hartech have regularly seen failed 'upgrades'.
Save your money and follow the above advice. 
Oh, and welcome to the forum - you're in a safe place here
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2000 Manual 996 C4 Arctic Silver Convertible
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fot0
Newbie
Joined: 03 Apr 2018
Posts: 4
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date inputted: 03/04/2018
member: fot0 (tony)
model: 996.1 C4
engine size: 3.4
purchase date: 01/10/15
date registered: 28/10/98
mileage (at purchase): 94800
mileage (now): 99800
bearing (orig./replacement): Original
failure data (if applicable):
comment: Recent engine drop (myself) to repair cracked head B1. New IMS housing prior to purchase, decided to leave as is. RMS shows minimal weep nothing to concern me. Fitted magnetic sump plug as precautionary measure - see my blog on pcgb forum
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EGTE
Imola
Joined: 06 Jul 2015
Posts: 817
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:58 am Post subject:
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date inputted: 17/04/2018
member: EGTE
model: 996.2 c2
engine size: 3.6
purchase date: 17/4/2015 (3 years today)
date registered: 04/02
mileage (at purchase): 74000
mileage (now): 84000
bearing (orig./replacement): Original
failure data (if applicable): None
comment: Much happier engine on Millers 10W-50 than anything thinner.
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