01-12-2015, 08:37 AM
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Just curious as to whether or not it had been done before. Completed new rms and Ims install along with new flywheel, clutch and pressure plate that will be going on today.. 
Also check out the old clutch. 
Haven't driven the car yet, it needed a new clutch upon purchase.
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01-12-2015, 09:43 AM
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Not sure why you're in there. That clutch has at least another 20 yards in it.
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01-12-2015, 10:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flaps10
Not sure why you're in there. That clutch has at least another 20 yards in it.
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sorry Flaps, you are wrong
At least 25 yards, especially if coasting downhill
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01-12-2015, 04:02 PM
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That had to be chattering like crazy.
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01-26-2015, 09:06 AM
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James and Team,
Any suggestions on how to remove a stuck IMS Bearing cover? See attached pic. There was no oil leaking but the cover is a bit rusted and not budging with a set of flat screw drivers. As you can see I most likely have IMS bearing issues as the nut and part of the bolt have fallen off.
Since I don't have the tool for removing the cover that the Porsche technicians have I have to devise something to help me remove the cover to get to the bearing... 
Any help will be much appreciated. 
PS. I have also posted this request in the TX removal thread that I was part of as I had asked the question on how tight the TX bolts can be expected to be. Got the TX out without any damage...now the cover...one small step at a time...
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01-26-2015, 09:53 AM
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I might remove the three bolts holding the cover on. Probably speed things up quite a bit
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01-26-2015, 09:55 AM
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...Removing the cover after removing the star bolts of course... 
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01-26-2015, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by PorscheFan5
...Removing the cover after removing the star bolts of course... |
OK, after all that has gone on with bad IMS replacements lately, I have to ask: You do have the engine at TDC, cams locked down, and the tensioners removed before starting this?
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01-26-2015, 10:45 AM
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Thanks Spendy.
Looking at another picture posted by nmdarby that was my exact thought today morning. Will try that. It seems the surface is flat so twisting it in its vertical plane will at least break it loose and also then provide me with a surface to get the screw drivers under to pry it off.
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01-26-2015, 02:48 PM
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Ah. Thanks JFP. Will get the tools asap.
I did remove the sump and did find small metal particles in the sump. 
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01-26-2015, 03:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PorscheFan5
Ah. Thanks JFP. Will get the tools asap.
I did remove the sump and did find small metal particles in the sump.
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If the metal in the sump is ferrous (can be picked up by a magnet), that engine is no longer a viable candidate for an IMS update. If there is ferrous grit in the sump, it is also elsewhere in the engine and will circulate with the oil, killing your new $600+ bearing.
Either plan on doing a total rebuild, or source a replacement.
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01-29-2015, 03:02 PM
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Hi JFP,
Thanks for posting that pic. Yes, the tensioner on both sides are missing that means. In the weekend I will check around more.
For my electric conversion project I have to remove the engine so I am not taking any detours. I just want to take one step at a time on the engine. At this time I want to see what the bearing looks like and go from there. Once I remove the IMSB flange I will know better. This Cam cover thing is what I just observed as things are more clearer now that all the parts in the rear are off and I am getting more familiar with the parts...
I have also put in a call to the technician at the dealership who worked on the car. Let's see if he calls back tomorrow and I can ask him what he found when he removed the Cams...
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01-29-2015, 05:27 PM
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from what I can see in photo 3 that is not a missing chain tensioner. The engine is symmetrical up to the point of casting in bosses that are machined on one side and not the other. The boss in picture 3 is on the right head and doesn't do anything. The same boss on the left head is machined and has a chain tensioner in it,
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