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Perfectlap · 07-19-2013, 08:15 AM

So was this a an old style IMS bearing 2005? or a new one? There are two versions of the single row bearing used in the 987, the question is do you have the new one. This new one you can't replace as part of preventative maintenance unless you crack open the engine ($$$$$). Another reason to avoid long-term ownership of this car if its is a non-serviceable IMS bearing.

Same question applies for 997.1 Carreras in you decide to switch from the Boxster.
Although the new IMS bearing (m97) has fewer issues, it won't last forever.
Big problem for someone looking to own these 987's and Carreras long-term.

07-19-2013, 08:15 AM	#23
Perfectlap Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,709	So was this a an old style IMS bearing 2005? or a new one? There are two versions of the single row bearing used in the 987, the question is do you have the new one. This new one you can't replace as part of preventative maintenance unless you crack open the engine ($$$$$). Another reason to avoid long-term ownership of this car if its is a non-serviceable IMS bearing. Same question applies for 997.1 Carreras in you decide to switch from the Boxster. Although the new IMS bearing (m97) has fewer issues, it won't last forever. Big problem for someone looking to own these 987's and Carreras long-term. __________________ GT3 Recaro Seats - Boxster Red GT3 Aero / Carrera 18" 5 spoke / Potenza RE-11 Fabspeed Headers & Noise Maker BORN: March 2000 - FINLAND IMS#1 REPLACED: April 2010 - NEW JERSEY -- LNE DUAL ROW Last edited by Perfectlap; 07-19-2013 at 08:20 AM.