Are there any problems with the Porsche 911 Turbo?

Are there any problems with the Porsche 911 Turbo?

No performance problems Complete engine rebuild due to metallic fragments in the motor oil. Known to Porsche as an “IMS” failure. The Intermediate Shaft bearing failure is known to all Porsche owners for 996 and 997 models (1999 to 2008), not including the Turbo.

What kind of engine failure does a Porsche 996 have?

Known to Porsche as an “IMS” failure. The Intermediate Shaft bearing failure is known to all Porsche owners for 996 and 997 models (1999 to 2008), not including the Turbo.

How much does a Porsche 911 engine cost?

While waiting for his $75,000 Porsche to experience a $15,000 engine failure, the 911 owner could at least fail to enjoy the most dismal, fragile interior ever seen in a production Porsche.

Why does my Porsche 911 have a vacuum problem?

Crankcase vacuum exceeds the normal range in the engine under heavy acceleration and sucks in air damaging the rear main seal. This is commonly seen on Audi engines as well.

No performance problems Complete engine rebuild due to metallic fragments in the motor oil. Known to Porsche as an “IMS” failure. The Intermediate Shaft bearing failure is known to all Porsche owners for 996 and 997 models (1999 to 2008), not including the Turbo.

Known to Porsche as an “IMS” failure. The Intermediate Shaft bearing failure is known to all Porsche owners for 996 and 997 models (1999 to 2008), not including the Turbo.

How long has the Porsche 911 been around?

The Porsche 911, which has been around since 1963, is one of the most iconic sports cars of all-time. But that doesn’t mean it’s without problems. Each generation of the 911 has unique issues buyers need to watch out for.

How many Porsche 911s have bad IMS bearing?

However, in the real world less than 5% have actually failed or can be directly linked to an engine failure. Porsche shipped approx. 77,000 vehicles to the USA that could have a bad IMS bearing. Even the most enthusiastic counting of IMS failures produces a total around 3500 or less than 5%.

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