Runs/Drives, But no power, 5 mph max

[dave_r]

I think the IMS bearing went, the engine is done, what do you all think? I told a Porsche Specialist the symptoms, he said drain the oil, check it.

[maytag]

Originally Posted by dave_r

I think the IMS bearing went, the engine is done, what do you all think? I told a Porsche Specialist the symptoms, he said drain the oil, check it.

I've neither read nor seen anything in your thread that would make me think the IMS has failed.

How and why did you come to such a conclusion?

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[blue62]

Dave_R
On 5-10-2019 you stated that you unplugged the MAF and the car ran fine.
What I see from your posts is that you have.
1. a problem with the module under the seat. Which you believe is connected to your battery drain problem.
Which you may or may not have fixed.!!!!!!
You need to do some proper testing of the electrical system to prove fixed or not fixed.

2. As to your car possibly being in limp mode. (or what ever the problem may be) you need to do a proper step by step diagnosis. Which starts with the simplest things first. Like what codes if any are you getting.
The more things you replace (like the throttle body). or "fix" without knowing with reasonable certainty that they are the problem. The greater chance you have of compounding the problem or creating issues that didn't exist in the first place.

If you do not know how to do a proper diagnosis of the problem I would say hire someone or a shop that does.

you could spend a ton of money replacing parts and chasing ideas that you think are the problem. Potentially way more the a reputable shop would cost you.

If when you unplugged the MAF the car ran fine. (as you stated on 5-10-2019)
I doubt very much that you have an engine that is toast. It could be a very simple issue.

[dave_r]

Originally Posted by maytag

I've neither read nor seen anything in your thread that would make me think the IMS has failed.

How and why did you come to such a conclusion?

All of the metal in the oil filter, the oil had tons of metal in it. I guess the cam timing is off when it the IMS goes, causing limp mode. Makes sense to me, I think it's dead. The odd thing is the normal revving when I unplugged the mass airflow sensor.

It did make a funky noise once while in limp mode.

All of the metal in the oil is why I think it's the IMS. It was worse in person. There were some serious chunks.