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Old 07-17-2014, 08:53 AM   #1
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This has scared me to death for the past year. However that being said I talked to two Porsche tech's...one from Miami and the other from California.....both told me they have never seen a IMS failure ...they have replaced some when doing a clutch job but have not seen a catastrophic failure.
My tech said he has never seen one in 2000 or earlier, but they do happen. An 04 came into the local shop just a month ago or so with a catastrophic failure.
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Since rebuilding a motor is so expensive I would part the the thing out. but if you do sell just make sure your do full disclosure!





That or just drive the car and enjoy what time you have!!!
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Since rebuilding a motor is so expensive I would part the the thing out. but if you do sell just make sure your do full disclosure!





That or just drive the car and enjoy what time you have!!!
why would Dwight part out his car or rebuild the engine?
There is nothing wrong with it!
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