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Originally Posted by algiorda
I requested an estimate from a local indy to replace my IMS and RMS. His estimate for an LN Engineering single row Pro Bearing IMS Retrofit was $2619.64 and with the LN Single Row Permanent solution is $3756.56.
He has done 6 of these and he has only seen 4 failed IMS bearings in his 15 years in business.
Do you think this is a reasonable estimate and would you do it? I feel compelled to take care and preserve my 2004 Anniversary edition w/54k since there are a limited amount on the road. I do sort of feel there is an irrational hysteria on replacing these IMS. That is the feeling this Indy had as well.
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You could be right, but back in the mid 2000s when people were paying 15-20k for a rebuilt engine at the dealer, this was a no brainer. Porsche was not even thinking about a resolution until the after market, L&N then others provided a fix. Jake was working on his permanent solution years before the first bearing replacement came out. i'm sure he did that as a stop gap until he could perfect the permanent fix and I am grateful he did. I have never had a failure on any of the 3 cars I've had, but I know and listened to enough People who experienced a catastrophic failure that I was more than happy to spend the money. At the time, M96 cars were certainly Worth more than today, but you Can't really find a porsche any more reliable than an M96 E/W the permanent solution. If I didnt already have two, I would buy one and pay the 4 grand for peace of mind. The car would still come in way less than any other Porsche you can buy with more than 4 Cylinders. IMO of course. If only the headlights were round : - )
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