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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-09-2014, 07:11 AM

Replies: 60

As close as it gets: IMS Save!

Views: 6,640

Posted By Series9

These are the last comments I will make on this: ...

These are the last comments I will make on this:

My primary reason for starting this thread was to try to keep the IMS failure issue front and center. I've seen quite a few scrapped engines...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-07-2014, 07:01 AM

Replies: 60

As close as it gets: IMS Save!

Views: 6,640

Posted By Series9

The customer has a receipt for the work that says...

The customer has a receipt for the work that says "NO WARRANTY DUE TO DEBRIS FOUND FROM A FAILING BEARING".

This is a case of doing the best we could given the customer's financial parameters. It...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-06-2014, 07:54 AM

Replies: 60

As close as it gets: IMS Save!

Views: 6,640

Posted By Series9

Actually, it is. See here from the LN...

Actually, it is.

See here from the LN website:

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/ims1410018873.jpg

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-06-2014, 06:47 AM

Replies: 60

As close as it gets: IMS Save!

Views: 6,640

Posted By Series9

In an ideal world, perhaps. Not everyone is able...

In an ideal world, perhaps. Not everyone is able or willing to spend $20k on a car that's worth $9k.

He'll be doing oil/filter changes at 500 mile intervals for a couple thousand miles.

It's...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-05-2014, 07:03 AM

Replies: 60

As close as it gets: IMS Save!

Views: 6,640

Posted By Series9

He just purchased the car and thought an IMS...

He just purchased the car and thought an IMS retrofit was a good idea.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-05-2014, 06:36 AM

Replies: 60

As close as it gets: IMS Save!

Views: 6,640

Posted By Series9

The good news about this one is that it was...

The good news about this one is that it was failing on the IMS side, not the engine side.

All the metal was isolated in the shaft. Although it took a while to clean up, it was contained.

The...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-05-2014, 05:51 AM

Replies: 60

As close as it gets: IMS Save!

Views: 6,640

Posted By Series9

This customer trailered his car from about 75...

This customer trailered his car from about 75 miles away. If he had driven, it would have never made it.

The car has 44k miles.

2000 2.7, twin-row bearing.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-05-2014, 05:49 AM

Replies: 60

As close as it gets: IMS Save!

Views: 6,640

Posted By Series9

As close as it gets: IMS Save!

Here's one I did this week.

The car had a weird rattling noise when I pulled it in the shop.

I've never seen one this far gone that hadn't totally failed:
...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-14-2012, 04:58 PM

Replies: 79

3 more IMS reports

Views: 8,746

Posted By Series9

I don't try to force an IMS upgrade on any of my...

I don't try to force an IMS upgrade on any of my customers, but the people who think it's a 2% issue are totally delusional.

I have a small shop, and I've seen three total failures in the last...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-26-2012, 02:16 PM

Replies: 66

IMS Failure is not a Myth.

Views: 17,562

Posted By Series9

This is a 3.6 out of a 2003 911.

This is a 3.6 out of a 2003 911.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-24-2012, 10:34 AM

Replies: 66

IMS Failure is not a Myth.

Views: 17,562

Posted By Series9

Here's the latest. The engine went up...

Here's the latest.

The engine went up to Flat 6 Innovations, where it was torn down. This bearing had been failing slowly and let debris into the engine.

This upped the total repair bill...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-16-2012, 01:11 PM

Replies: 66

IMS Failure is not a Myth.

Views: 17,562

Posted By Series9

As the owner of an independent Porsche shop, I...

As the owner of an independent Porsche shop, I have to respectfully disagree.

This single VIN has experienced TWO failures in 118k miles.

All I can report is what I see. What I see is between...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-16-2012, 12:12 PM

Replies: 66

IMS Failure is not a Myth.

Views: 17,562

Posted By Series9

Sorry, I should have been more clear. This is a...

Sorry, I should have been more clear. This is a 2003 911.

The engine was replaced at 67k miles with an IMS failure. This is number two for this vehicle.

Those of you who think this is a 3%...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-16-2012, 11:49 AM

Replies: 66

IMS Failure is not a Myth.

Views: 17,562

Posted By Series9

Bad news. The engine has been previously...

Bad news. The engine has been previously replaced and this bearing isn't serviceable.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/lateims1329425392.jpg

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-16-2012, 10:54 AM

Replies: 66

IMS Failure is not a Myth.

Views: 17,562

Posted By Series9

I'll have the bearing out tomorrow and will take...

I'll have the bearing out tomorrow and will take pictures.

2003 118k.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-16-2012, 10:31 AM

Replies: 66

IMS Failure is not a Myth.

Views: 17,562

Posted By Series9

In the pan: ...

In the pan:

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/oilpan1329420672.jpg

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-16-2012, 10:17 AM

Replies: 66

IMS Failure is not a Myth.

Views: 17,562

Posted By Series9

IMS Failure is not a Myth.

We just caught this one. The customer called me saying there was a bad noise coming from the bell housing.

I told him to not run the engine any more and then went to get it with my trailer.

I...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

12-11-2011, 08:04 AM

Replies: 0

Set Cam Timing on a 3-Chain Engine.

Views: 912

Posted By Series9

Set Cam Timing on a 3-Chain Engine.

Can someone direct me to instructions for this?

Can it be done through the scavenge pump access, like the 5-chain engines?

Thanks.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-18-2011, 05:40 PM

Replies: 12

3.2L performance

Views: 2,236

Posted By Series9

Or, you might have been momentarily traveling in...

Or, you might have been momentarily traveling in time. There's no such thing as a mid-late 80's 911SC. :)

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-17-2011, 04:46 PM

Replies: 2

Intermittent Brake Failure

Views: 1,387

Posted By Series9

Intermittent Brake Failure

I was presented this evening with a 986 which may have an IMS failure, but this new customer came to me because she had 'broken up' (her words) with her last Porsche mechanic over a brake issue on...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-03-2011, 04:19 PM

Replies: 59

Oil Recommendation ?

Views: 14,211

Posted By Series9

Pentosin 5w40

I was keeping Pentosin 5w40 in stock for my TDI customers and then discovered that it was Porsche approved for the M96.

I'm now using it for all synthetic applications.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-26-2011, 04:14 AM

Replies: 72

$3000 fear suck!

Views: 9,623

Posted By Series9

I'm not sure where you get your 2-3% numbers. ...

I'm not sure where you get your 2-3% numbers. Certainly the only company that has a sample large enough to be valid is Porsche, and they will never let us see the numbers.

As the owner of a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-25-2011, 05:21 PM

Replies: 72

$3000 fear suck!

Views: 9,623

Posted By Series9

In relative numbers, there are probably few 986s...

In relative numbers, there are probably few 986s out there that are upgraded.

In the coming years, there will certainly be many more cars with the IMSR on the market.

As this upgrade proves...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-27-2011, 06:27 PM

Replies: 16

Substitute for Porsche Antifreeze?

Views: 10,164

Posted By Series9

You have the right stuff (Pentosin G12). The...

You have the right stuff (Pentosin G12). The green stuff is wrong. Flush it and refill.

50/50 G12 and distilled water.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-10-2011, 06:26 PM

Replies: 438

Sticky: Find your local mechanic/porsche specialist

Views: 301,032

Posted By Series9

Series 9 1405 Flightline Blvd #21 DeLand, FL ...

Series 9
1405 Flightline Blvd #21
DeLand, FL 32724

(386)256-9146

www.914RS.com

Central Florida's IMS retrofit specialist.

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