The latest IMS loss. A true classic failure - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

chamilun · 03-30-2011, 07:54 AM

Jake,
did anything ever come of your theory that tiptronics are less likely to blow up than the manuals?

many thanks,

Jake Raby · 03-30-2011, 10:19 AM

She said there was just two ticks as she decelerated and then one boom and the engine stalled. It did this while being pulled into her parking space at work..
She didn't hear anything else.

Thats what they all say.

clickman · 03-30-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake Raby

She said there was just two ticks as she decelerated and then one boom and the engine stalled. It did this while being pulled into her parking space at work..
She didn't hear anything else.

Thats what they all say.

And here I thought Tick Tick BOOM was referring to the clock ticking!

thstone · 03-30-2011, 03:31 PM

Picture "Miller2" appears to show what looks like a lot of long term oil and grease buildup below the bearing area on the bottom and sides of the engine. Correct?

If so, do you think that this bearing had been leaking for quite awhile before the catastrophe?

If so, is there a lesson learned on checking out any oil leak immediately even if everything sounds/runs ok?

Sorry for all of the supposition, but its hard to make any firm determinations from just a few photos.

Jake Raby · 03-30-2011, 06:27 PM

This one had the oil weep symptom for sure.. But never enough to create a "drip".

Check every oil leak immediately. Assume the worst and hope for the best and ACT, don't be lazy.

Rui725 · 03-30-2011, 06:46 PM

What was the oil change history on this car? Every 5000 miles or 6 months, or the ludicrous Porsche recommended 15,000 miles?

Jake Raby · 03-30-2011, 07:02 PM

I honestly have no idea on this one. All I know is that she'll now be changing it every 5K and using Flat Six Oil and nothing else..

Jake Raby · 04-02-2011, 05:24 PM

We are testing the system now and will be forcing an engine to fail soon to prove it's effectiveness.

schoir · 03-31-2011, 05:30 AM

To my untrained eye, it sure looks like the oil and grime buildup should have been visible without pulling the transmission, and it does not look like it just started leaking a few days ago.

Regards, Maurice.

harryrcb · 03-30-2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chamilun

Jake,
did anything ever come of your theory that tiptronics are less likely to blow up than the manuals?

many thanks,

I know you asked Jake but just to interject I just got an 04 S Tripronic with approx 32k that the IMS broke not as bad as Jakes caught it earlier it is rebuildable, I hope.

Jake Raby · 03-30-2011, 12:39 PM

The reason fewer tips were failing is because fewer tips were made.. Lets just say its an issue for every year, every model and if you haven't swapped the bearing out yet don't cry when it happens.

None are immune. None.

Flavor 987S · 03-31-2011, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake Raby

Lets just say its an issue for every year, every model and if you haven't swapped the bearing out yet don't cry when it happens.

None are immune. None.

Always doom & gloom from Jake Raby. Must be good for business.

Is this why you have been banned from other Porsche enthusiast web sites??

mikefocke · 03-31-2011, 06:34 AM

and get calls for help when there are problems and aren't generally in the business of seeing good news cars you begin to think that way.

Jake was asked to leave one forum because some of the moderators (not all) felt his posts were too close to advertising. Yes they were sometimes. And yes it is depressing to hear about problems. But think of the benefit we receive and how much more we know because of his postings. You never learn anything by shutting out a news source even if you don't like to hear what they are telling you.

Jake, please continue posting. Please back your statements up with as many pictures and statistics and facts as you can. Many of us come here to learn. And the experienced ones who do post help the rest of us.

Thanks.

seningen · 03-31-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mikefocke

and get calls for help when there are problems and aren't generally in the business of seeing good news cars you begin to think that way.

Jake was asked to leave one forum because some of the moderators (not all) felt his posts were too close to advertising. Yes they were sometimes. And yes it is depressing to hear about problems. But think of the benefit we receive and how much more we know because of his postings. You never learn anything by shutting out a news source even if you don't like to hear what they are telling you.

Jake, please continue posting. Please back your statements up with as many pictures and statistics and facts as you can. Many of us come here to learn. And the experienced ones who do post help the rest of us.

Thanks.

In this case -- you get a zillion times the information for the price you paid for it.

If you choose to not be informed -- don't read any of Jake's posts.

If you believe you have contradictory information -- then please inform us!

His statements might be a little strong -- but I'm sure the lady in Florida
would like to have been informed before she has to shell out at least as
much as the car is worth -- just to get it back on the road.

I'd rather be informed of the possibilities and then make the
choice my self, then be completely ignorant.

Mike

Pat · 03-31-2011, 10:53 AM

IMO Jake's posts are some of the most valuable here. There are a handful of board members I really enjoy reading and he is one of them.

Allen K. Littlefield · 03-31-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Flavor 987S

Always doom & gloom from Jake Raby. Must be good for business.

Is this why you have been banned from other Porsche enthusiast web sites??

To put this in some military historical context: " No need to worry, the Japanese will never attack Singapore from the mainland swamps" and "The Germans will never attack through the Ardennes" (twice no less!). Continuing Jake's Marine background, "Hope for the best but prepare for the worst". Do you think we would be better off without Jake's input and SOLUTIONS for these problems? If so why not just ignore his posts instead of the silly attack?

AKL

Flavor 987S · 03-31-2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Allen K. Littlefield

To put this in some military historical context: " No need to worry, the Japanese will never attack Singapore from the mainland swamps" and "The Germans will never attack through the Ardennes" (twice no less!). Continuing Jake's Marine background, "Hope for the best but prepare for the worst". Do you think we would be better off without Jake's input and SOLUTIONS for these problems? If so why not just ignore his posts instead of the silly attack?

AKL

What a ridiculous comparison.

mts · 03-31-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Flavor 987S

What a ridiculous comparison.

No more ridiculous than your completely useless post earlier in this thread.

Allen K. Littlefield · 03-31-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Flavor 987S

What a ridiculous comparison.

The point was that if you ignore something because you don't want it to be true or happen, you do it at your own peril. To woof on somebody who is offering a solution or prevention is to be boorish.

AKL

smshirk · 04-02-2011, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Flavor 987S

Always doom & gloom from Jake Raby. Must be good for business.

Is this why you have been banned from other Porsche enthusiast web sites??

Did you look at the pictures Jake posted? Before Jake and Charles at L&N got involved the only option was a remanufactured engine or one out of a wreck. Now we have multiple options for repairs in some cases and preventative measures for not that much $, especially if you do it in conjunction with a clutch job. I don't understand why anyone driving an M96 car could have anything negative to say about Jake Raby. He has done much for us all. He may not be cheap, but what is, when it comes to Porsches? Not only that, but he is training independents to do the fixes and designing tools to make it easier.