It's 2013 - any updates on IMS issues or cost of engines?

[jaykay]

Originally Posted by Jake Raby

We have developed the IMS Solution as a final solution to IMS retrofit bearing replacement thats recommended for single row equipped cars only. The single row bearing simply is not large enough and even the "best" bearing that can be made still simply is not large enough for the load seen within the engine.

Basically all we have done is backdated the bearing design to that of the aircooled engine that utilized a layshaft. GT3/ Turbo engines also use the same design.

Hey at least I guessed this one right! Must be a bit tricky feeding pressurized oil to it though!

[SRW]

Guys, I am anew 986 owner and after a trip to the Porsche dealer to treat my new baby to a major service lost all power and had to pull over. Batty is good, tried turning engine over twice at the side of the road but it felt like maybe the serpentine belt had gone ( although it is less than 2000miles old due to me replacing the water pump as a safety measure when purchased). Anyhow I had it towed to the Porsche centre and they called me back stating it could be the IMS. The timing seemed to be slightly off. I'm gutted and to say the least from what I can find on the forums it will not be honoured by porsche as its a 2001 with 70k miles. Lots of comprehensive history and even a new clutch about 15k miles ago. Is there any advice u guys could give to protect me from being " had over" by the dealer when they come back to me with a diagnosis? I have just given them permission to drop the gearbox and have aloof inside the engine which is gonna cost me £ 800 upwards.

This is not the entry into parker ownership I was expected. Thanks in advance chaps.

[SRW]

PS Sorry about the spelling. These iPads suck compared to a real keyboard.

[JFP in PA]

Tell them you want to see the oil filter out of the car, if the IMS has crapped out, it will be full of metal grit.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Tell them you want to see the oil filter out of the car, if the IMS has crapped out, it will be full of metal grit.

+1 on this, checkout Autofarm for good options

[thom4782]

+1 on JFP advice. Inspect the oil filter for debris before removing the transmission.

If this happened immediately after the major service, I would ask to be present as the dealer begins to inspect the car. It's possible that the dealer did something wrong during the major service that led to the problem. There are many reasons the engine could fail catastrophically. Some could be because a part failed in the engine (IMS, chain ramp, etc.) Others could be due to improper service (not putting enough in oil in after an oil change, etc.).

PS: It's possible that the IMS could fail in the blink of an eye. That said, the IMS Guardian provides an early warning by detecting metal debris in the oil sump before the bearing becomes so unstable that the timing chain jumps a sprocket tooth or two. If the dealer changed the oil and did not see debris in the oil filter, then it would be a shocking coincidence to me at least if the IMS failed just a few miles down the road after leaving the dealership.

[rondocap]

Very scary, considering my 2001 only has 56,000 miles as well and original IMS.

I enjoy this car, but this issue really takes some of the peace of mind of ownership away. And by some, I mean all of it! I guess only solution is to drop $2-3k and get the upgraded bearing.

I kind of want to risk it and see if it will last 1-2 years without issue, though. That's when I plan to get a newer 09+ Porsche without the IMS.

[rp17]

Searching some parts on E... and came across this. Has anyone heard of this company??

Updated Engine Intermediate Shaft Bearing Kit Porsche 911 Boxster | eBay