Dispeling M96 engine rumors

I don't think I ever read a post saying the IMS failures are a HOAX. I have read the rate if IMS failures might be exaggerated. And I never read anyone claim the aftermarket bearings are proven more or less reliable than the factories.

[schoir]

Originally Posted by dalealan2001

It would ne nice to know how long someone has been a member of this board when they are posting....

The "join date" is at the top right hand corner of all posts.

Regards, Maurice.

[Cloudsurfer]

While the LN bearing hasn't been proven better than the factory part by a true measure of "field experience" yet, even if it was only marginally better, the fact that you're replacing the original bearing, with X many years across Y many miles of wear on it, with a new part, is still a lot better than doing nothing.

To the OP, what's your take on lightwight flywheels?

"While the LN bearing hasn't been proven better than the factory part by a true measure of "field experience" yet, even if it was only marginally better, the fact that you're replacing the original bearing, with X many years across Y many miles of wear on it, with a new part, is still a lot better than doing nothing. "

Why would I be replacing the IMS bearing? Is it in the maintenance manual as preventative care?

[Cloudsurfer]

Originally Posted by dalealan2001

"While the LN bearing hasn't been proven better than the factory part by a true measure of "field experience" yet, even if it was only marginally better, the fact that you're replacing the original bearing, with X many years across Y many miles of wear on it, with a new part, is still a lot better than doing nothing. "

Why would I be replacing the IMS bearing? Is it in the maintenance manual as preventative care?

It's not in the maintenance book as preventative care, but perhaps it should be. Seems like lately almost all the engine failures are from the IMS bearing failing. It's just not a good design on Porsche's behalf.