Skip the IMS??

[RedTele58]

Do it now. You're most of the way there with the tranny out.

Why not have the peace of mind?

[healthservices]

Nah they never go bad....

[j.fro]

When I had my trans out at 140k I was in the same situation. I passed on the IMS, and now 4 years later the car has 173k. 'Course, my car is a 2000 with dual row IMS.
Roll the dice...

[Porsche9]

Just was at my mechanics this week and he had just done three single row IMS bearings. Every single one was in the beginning stages of failure.

[Jamesp]

I'd change it, with a Nachi high temp full seal bearing, especially since yours is a single row. This bearing is a maintenance item even if Porsche didn't designate it as one, and when it fails, well we all know that story!

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by RedTele58

Do it now. You're most of the way there with the tranny out.

Why not have the peace of mind?

Agreed. If my trans was out I would change it.