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Old 09-05-2013, 09:02 PM   #1
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being new to the 986 world, can one tell by VIN if I have a single or double row IMS bearing set up?
You need the # off the engine block. Bottom passenger side, iirc
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Old 09-05-2013, 09:12 PM   #2
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There may or maybe not a sticker on your car detailing the retro fit IMS bearing.
Theres no way of knowing if you have a single or double row bearing assembly by looking at the engine number.
Up to MY2000 engines have the double row bearing.
Some 2000 & 2001 engines can have either single or double row bearing.
After MY2001 engines have the single row bearing.
Seems like no hard and fast rules exist for the actual changeover - my 2001 was manufactured in February and has the dual row bearing.
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Old 09-07-2013, 06:13 PM   #3
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some posted a detailed chart by year, but I'm too lazy to search for it. Don't know how accurate it is.

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Seems like no hard and fast rules exist for the actual changeover - my 2001 was manufactured in February and has the dual row bearing.
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Another can't be good for resale!



Maybe someone with video editing skills could stich up a boxster instead of the audi lolll
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Another can't be good for resale!



Maybe someone with video editing skills could stich up a boxster instead of the audi lolll
the 911 looks like it was going much faster around that corner!!!!
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