Any Aussies had an IMS retrofit done? How much?

[Perfectlap]

I had the same done, forgot to mention the RMS swap using the Cayenne unit and they also serviced the rear axles boots which were both torn. My Porsche specialist said the boots is at least a two hour job. I also had the starter (failing) and alternator (failed) replaced total damage was $4,000 at $85 an hour.

[Steve Tinker]

I had my IMS assembly replaced 6 weeks ago by T&D Auto, a Porsche specialist in Brisbane. Although I do all my own servicing, I don't have the expertise or inclination to be able to install the IMS on my own!
The bill came to $A3,750 which included the IMS assembly, a new clutch kit (Sachs), install the latest RMS, a minor service (but I supplied the Shell Helix oil) and a 4 wheel alignment. While they were installing the above, they found that a couple of the spark plug tubes were leaking slightly (which I already knew about and was on my hit list), so I got them to replace all 12 O rings. This is included in the $$ cost above.
As a matter of interest, the IMS assembly they removed was in excellent condition, no bearing loosness and the plastic seals still pliable and intact. I've sent the assembly to Charles Navarro @ LN Engineering for his records & warranty.
The engine / IMS had done 75,000km (47,000 miles) and has never gone past 10,000km (6,000 miles) between oil changes since new - so maybe Jake Raby and Charles Navarro's commitment to 5,000 mile oil changes is correct.
As my sig says - now sleeping easier.......

[Pinarelloman]

Steve,
Many thanks that is exactly the type of information I was looking for.
A couple of questions if I may.
Did your clutch feel Ok before the work & does it feel any different now?
Did they replace the full clutch assy including dual mass flywheel?
How many days was the car off the road?

I am looking at having Bob Whyms Auto do mine. They do alot of work for members of NSW Porsche club.

It looks like Jake won't be needed after all, though it would be good to have him talk at a NSW P club meeting.

Thanks again for the reply & if you are ever in Sydney let me know.

[Steve Tinker]

Dave,
Bob Whyms supplied the LN Eng parts and they gave me the info of who to install here in Qld.
My clutch on inspection was +/- 50% worn @ 75,000km and still felt very good, though it did have a nasty squeak when depressing the clutch. The new clutch action has probably improved by being 25% lighter action. Takeup is the same. The release bearing was very rattly once removed.

A new flywheel was an extra +/- $A1,000-00 which, on inspection, mine didn't need.

The shop could have completed the install in 2 days, but Whyms was waiting on a new shipment of double row bearings from the US, so it took just over a week before I could pick the car up.

Hope this helps - and if Jake does come on over to Oz, there will be more than a few beers waiting for him, just to say thanks for all his help.