What year Porsche 996?
Produced from 1997 to 2004, the 996 received the first all-new platform in the 911’s 34-year existence, but was controversial at the time of its launch mainly because it was the first 911 to switch from air- to water-cooling, and also because of its ‘fried-egg’ headlights with integrated indicators.
What happens if IMS failure on Porsche 996?
An IMS bearing failure results in a completely destroyed engine. Luckily, most qualified Porsche shops can perform a pre-purchase inspection and identify bearings that have been upgraded or may need to be replaced.
When did Porsche start using IMS in engines?
Porsche has used an IMS in its 2.0-liter engines since 1965. The IMS drives the camshafts indirectly off the crankshaft. But even before the introduction of the 996, Porsche had experimented with new bearing designs, and this development resulted in a short run of low-capacity bearings, some of which ended up in early 996’s.
Are there any Porsches with sealed IMS bearings?
Porsche In 2013, the Eisen v. Porsche Cars North America class-action lawsuit zeroed in on 2001-2005 911s and Boxsters. Raby says Porsche admitted that 8% of engines with a sealed IMS bearing had been sent back for rebuilds.
Is the Porsche 996 a good investment car?
Is the Porsche 996 a Good Investment? Certain variants of the Porsche 996 will make for a good investment. Values are already on the up, although they’re climbing more slowly than other 911 models.
How did the Porsche IMS bearing doomed the 996 911?
It’s the 996 (1999-2004) 911, and the problem is the Porsche IMS bearing. When Porsche changed the 911 from air-cooled engines to water-cooled ones for the 996-generation, that required some significant engine redesigns.
Can a Porsche engine be rebuilt after IMS failure?
The judge said that Porsche should be building engines that go 200,000 miles, not the crap that ends up in an IMS failure. From the accounts I’ve read, Porsche replaces the defective engine with a rebuilt one if your car is still under warranty.
Who is the best company for IMS replacement?
LN Engineering is the largest and most reputable name in the manufacture of Porsche IMS bearing replacement upgrades and they are our exclusive source for the hundreds of IMS bearing upgrades and replacements that we have performed and continue to perform regularly.
Where to get a Porsche IMS bearing upgrade?
To learn more about the Porsche IMS bearing upgrade or to have one performed on your Porsche 996, 997, or Boxster, give the European auto repair experts at Autoscope a call or set up an appointment online today!