IMS vs IMB replacement

[laphan]

I just did the LN IMS, RMS and clutch work a couple months ago and the shop charged me 10hrs labor (manual transmission). There should not be any charge on the tools if you do it at the shop listed as LN dealers/installers. The shop did not even charge me for shipping.
I think $1200 for total job sounds very reasonable for tiptronic cars since they might have to remove the engine to do it.

[Jake Raby]

This price is too cheap. I'd be concerned that the work is going to be done thoroughly.

[audisnawb]

Originally Posted by Jake Raby

This price is too cheap. I'd be concerned that the work is going to be done thoroughly.

His labor is not cheap- 75 an hour which is average for an independant Porsche mechanic. Again- the labor is about 950 and then adding in the parts of the OEM parts, would bring it to the 1200- I am going with the LNengineering double bearing kit for 595- so with the upgraded kit, ill be around 1500

[laphan]

Originally Posted by audisnawb

His labor is not cheap- 75 an hour which is average for an independant Porsche mechanic. Again- the labor is about 950 and then adding in the parts of the OEM parts, would bring it to the 1200- I am going with the LNengineering double bearing kit for 595- so with the upgraded kit, ill be around 1500

What parts did your mechanics charge you for $250?
RMS only cost $19.84 (that is the number that I paid 3 months ago, part 997 101 212 01).
Even if you add new AOS, it is only $105 +33 for hose clamp and upper fitting).

[audisnawb]

RMS - $20.40
IMS Bearing - $121.44 OEM Porsche= which I am not buying.
Intermediate Shaft Seal - $20.40
Misc Bolts $3.00

[laphan]

Originally Posted by audisnawb

RMS - $20.40
IMS Bearing - $121.44 OEM Porsche= which I am not buying.
Intermediate Shaft Seal - $20.40
Misc Bolts $3.00

OK, sounds correct now.
I think $950 for labor is very reasonable for tiptronic cars. Means they just add 2.5hrs extra for tiptronic cars, it is very reasonable.

I think you are going to enjoy your car better after the repair (less worry). I can sleep better knowing that my IMS will not fail on me anytime soon with LN upgrade.

Per LN engineering recommendation, I'm running castrol syntec 5W40 after I got their IMS upgrade (Charles asked me to hold off on using castrol edge 5W40 as they don't have any experience with that new castrol at this moment, stick with old syntec for now).

Here is the quote from LN engineering website:
Use a higher viscosity motor oil. There are several Porsche approved oils that are 5w40, rather than Mobil 1 0w40. Use of an oil that isn't API SM-rated with more Zn and P or an oil with moly extreme pressure anti-wear additives may improve engine life. Castrol Syntec 5w40 is an API SL rated oil that carries Porsche approval and is an excellent choice, and easy to get locally. Motul 8100 5w40 is another excellent Porsche approved lubricant.

[JFP in PA]

Not to mention the fact the Castrol Edge 5W-40 is not yet available in North America............