Should I or shouldn't I?

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by rick3000

The chances of the dual row IMS failing are the same as any other car.

Everything I've read since I've owned my car says the dual-row is superior to the single.

Your source? Link?

Thank you.

[TrumpyAl]

Originally Posted by Starter986

Everything I've read since I've owned my car says the dual-row is superior to the single.



Your source? Link?



Thank you.

He means any other non-M96 engine car. ie agrees with you.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by TrumpyAl

He means any other non-M96 engine car. ie agrees with you.

Gotcha. Thanks!

[Rob175]

As a non-mechanic I have a question........ Do the newer Porsche engines still have the same design (ie: IMS bearing)?....or has it been eliminated in subsequent years? If so, what year did they eliminate the problematic IMS bearing?

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by Rob175

As a non-mechanic I have a question........ Do the newer Porsche engines still have the same design (ie: IMS bearing)?....or has it been eliminated in subsequent years? If so, what year did they eliminate the problematic IMS bearing?

Yes. . . . 2009 and later.

[Brian in Tucson]

There's a Jake Raby video about diagnosing the IMSB. First sign of failure is a bunch of oil around the exterior of the bearing. I guess before deciding, I'd want to do an inspection. Look at the back of the engine, look at the oil filter, and pull the oil pan down.

Of course, replace the rear main seal. Cheap, no brainer. The IMSB is a relatively cheap thing to do, compared to replacing an engine. Even if you would find a cheap replacement, doing the R&R is not cheap if you're paying someone $100 per hour to do it.

But remember you're doing stuff to a 20+ year old car. Of arguable value and collectability.

Have a nice day!:troll:

[M9G]

From what I gather its not as common as its made out to be and as long as a car is serviced regular then no need. As the saying goes 'if it aint broke......'

The only way i'd get mine done as a matter of precaution if I was having a clutch change would be if I had absolutely no history of the vehicle and it was at very little cost