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1. IMS bearing failure symptoms and how to spot them
The statistics suggest that the versions used for model years 2000 to 2005 are most susceptible (mostly the 996 version of the 911 and the Boxster 986), while (1)…
Aug 11, 2018 — Not to nitpick, but the difference is that in 2009 model year, Porsche eliminated the IMS bearing completely. However, the 2006-20008 (with (2)…
Starting in model year 2000, Porsche began phasing out the dual row bearing and went to a smaller single row, with significantly less load capacity. From model (3)…
2. IMS Bearings Going Bad on 911 Porsches – A Serious Issue
If you own, or are considering buying, a 911 Porsche model/year prior to 2009, you need to know about the IMS bearing failures in the 996 and 997 (4)…
The earlier (2005-2008) 997.1 cars, according to Revolution Porsche Specialists, still had IMS bearing issues. The company also claims 2000-2005 Jan 27, 2020 · Uploaded by Wheeler Dealers(5)…
From 1997 to 1999, Porsche use a dual row intermediate shaft bearing which has proven to be as robust as the larger single row used from 2006 through 2008 model Feb 25, 2014 · Uploaded by LN Engineering(6)…
3. What IMS bearing does my 2000 or 2001 Porsche Boxster or …
Items 1 – 16 of 18 — Starting with model year 2000 and ending with 2001 models, Porsche Boxster and 911 engines were fitted with both dual row and single row (7)…
Items 11 – 20 of 20 — All Porsche Boxster, Cayman, and 911 vehicles from 1997 through 2008 with the M96 or M97 engine have an IMS (intermediate shaft) that is (8)…
4. IMS Bearing: The Facts Made Simple – Autohaus Hamilton
With model year 1997 through 2005 engines, the bearing is indeed accessible. Any IMS bearing replacement is intended to be installed as a pro-active measure in (9)…
The models that can be affected are Boxsters, Caymans and Porsche 911’s that were manufactured between 1997 and 2008, except for Turbo, GT2 and GT3 models.(10)…
Jul 1, 2021 — An IMS bearing is a key part of Porsche that may fail due to improper care, overheating, wrong adjustment, etc. But whenever it fails, (11)…
Mar 29, 2019 — If you experience IMS bearing failure, you will likely have to have your engine replaced or rebuilt. In rare cases, the failure can cause the (12)…
There are multiple online claims of Porsches suffering of IMS bearing issues, surveys over three years of research have revealed few chronic problems, (13)…
5. Porsche IMS Bearings – Carmine’s Import Service
Sep 14, 2018 — This coincides with the high number of failures we see in these model years. Regardless, all M96 and M97 engines from 1997 through 2008 can (14)…
One of the most significant reasons for bearing failure in the IMS is when a high load combines with a lack of lubrication, which causes overheating. The (15)…
From 2000-2005 models years the failure rate is between 8 and 20%, depending on who you talk to. 10% is the most common failure rate cited. Prior to 2000 and 85 answers · Top answer: I just serviced (Oct) a 2004 Boxter and replaced the IMS bearing. The existing bearing was fine, (16)…
6. IMS Bearing Issues Explained | RPM Specialist Cars
Dec 17, 2018 — Porsche models that could be at risk of an IMS bearing failure All water cooled 911’s Boxster’s and Caymans from 1997 through to 2008 are at (17)…
Oct 8, 2019 — The IMS bearing failure can severely affect the performance of your Porsche & lead to costly repairs. Here are the reasons behind IMS (18)…
There are 4 main Porsche IMS bearing failure methods. Typically, a single failure method isn’t the cause of the problem, and it’s a combination Dec 9, 2019 · Uploaded by FCP Euro(19)…
The Porsche 911 and Porsche Boxster from model year 1997 to 2005 have a high failure rate of the intermediate shaft bearing also known as an IMS bearing.(20)…
7. Boxster IMS Bearing | Green Mountain Region PCA
The bearing that Porsche uses in the IMS is a common industrial 6204 ball bearing. We found that these spares failed from bearing failure within days of (21)…
Jun 19, 2020 — Porsche cars manufactured between 1997 and 2008, most notable 911s, Boxters, and Caymans, are the most likely to develop IMS bearing failure.(22)…
Sep 20, 2019 — A failed IMS bearing in your Porsche can cause severe damage to other parts of the engine. You must be aware of the preventative measures to (23)…
8. Porsche Ims Bearing Plainfield, IL | Naperville, IL – PKW …
PORSCHE IMS BEARING FAILURE. The intermediate shaft bearing (IMS) is a sealed unit containing steel balls and a permanent lubricant. It was intended to last the (24)…
May 19, 2020 — The IMS bearing failure in your Porsche can seriously hamper the performance of the car & needs to be addressed. Here are the signs of IMS (25)…
IMS bearing failure happens in stages, beginning with the perishing of the race’s grease seal. Even though it has “failed” at that point, the Mar 14, 2020 · Uploaded by Porsche Club of America(26)…
9. Lawsuit Has a Bearing on Porsche Owners – Sports Car Market
Feb 1, 2014 — Unlike past engineering mistakes, Porsche ignored the IMS bearing If a failure occurs within the 10-year/130,000-mile time frame, (27)…
Porsche IMS bearing failure: settlement reached (IMS) defects in the engine of the Porsche Boxster and 911 (996/997) from the 2001 to 2005 model years.(28)…
10. Porsche IMS Bearing Upgrade – What you need to know and …
Oct 29, 2019 — What happens if my Porsche IMS Bearings go wrong? Whilst the Internet forums do exaggerate the rate of IMS bearing failures it is a very real (29)…
•These IMS bearings have been known to fail with as little as 5,000 miles while •Porsche made the first revision of the IMS bearing in model year 2000 (30)…
Porsche® IMS Bearing Inspection & Replacement. All model years 1997 through 2008 with the M96 or M97 engine for;. Boxster®; Cayman® and; 911®.(31)…
In all of our combined years working on Boxsters and 996 era cars that share the same engine, in total, we have personally heard of two cars in the area that (32)…
The IMS Bearing is known to fail in higher mileage Porsche Boxsters like ours. To avoid any costly repairs, we talked to Sean Mickle from May 29, 2020 · Uploaded by Classic Motorsports(33)…
The following conditions also contribute to IMS bearing failure: M97 engines years 2006 through 2008 have a non-serviceable IMS bearing without engine (34)…
Aug 27, 2014 — Anything that is 2009 or newer (987.2) no longer has the IMS. 2006 to 2007 (987.1) has an IMS but most of the owners on this site will tell you (35)…
Jan 13, 2021 — Master Porsche Technicians. Schedule an appointment to have your Porsche serviced by our master Porsche technician, Kevin, with over 30 years (36)…
Jun 15, 2015 — I recently purcahsed a 2000 Porsche 996 Carrera. given that only about 1% of the IMS bearings in the 996s failed in model year 2000, (37)…
It is more than adequate and failure rates are the lowest of all factory IMS bearings. The IMS bearing is still accessible, albeit non-removable, on model year (38)…
Excerpt Links
(1). IMS bearing failure symptoms and how to spot them
(2). The Truth About the IMS Bearing by Paul Kramer – Autokennel
(3). The Infamous IMS Saga – ORPCA
(4). IMS Bearings Going Bad on 911 Porsches – A Serious Issue
(5). How the Porsche IMS Bearing Doomed the 996 911
(6). IMS 101
(7). What IMS bearing does my 2000 or 2001 Porsche Boxster or …
(8). The Definitive Guide and FAQ for Porsche IMS Bearings – LN …
(9). IMS Bearing: The Facts Made Simple – Autohaus Hamilton
(10). IMS Bearing Repair >> Company of Cars >> Porsche Specialists
(11). How to Spot a Failing IMS Bearing in Your Porsche – Bavarian …
(12). Intermediate Shaft Bearing Failure in Porsches – Bavarian Auto
(13). Porsche 997: Why the IMS Bearing Issue is Overblown | Rennlist
(14). Porsche IMS Bearings – Carmine’s Import Service
(15). How to Deal With IMS Bearing Failure in a Porsche
(16). Answered: IMS (Porsche Boxster) – CarGurus
(17). IMS Bearing Issues Explained | RPM Specialist Cars
(18). Reasons Behind IMS Bearing Failure in a Porsche From …
(19). Porsche IMS Bearing Kits – Failures, Symptoms, And Product …
(20). Porsche IMS Intermediate Shaft Bearing Failure – European …
(21). Boxster IMS Bearing | Green Mountain Region PCA
(22). How To Deal With IMS Bearing Failure in Your Porsche
(23). How To Deal With IMS Bearing Failure in … – Master Mechanics
(24). Porsche Ims Bearing Plainfield, IL | Naperville, IL – PKW …
(25). Signs of IMS Bearing Failure in Your Porsche From Certified …
(26). Deep Dive: Porsche M96 and M97 IMS Bearings | Bring a Trailer
(27). Lawsuit Has a Bearing on Porsche Owners – Sports Car Market
(28). Porsche IMS bearing failure: settlement reached – Ferdinand …
(29). Porsche IMS Bearing Upgrade – What you need to know and …
(30). The Bad, the Ugly and the Good, part 1 – Pedro’s Garage
(31). PORSCHE® IMS BEARING FAILURE – EUROTECH GERMAN …
(32). The truth behind the Intermediate Shaft (IMS) Bearing? – P3 …
(33). Project Porsche Boxster S: The Truth About IMS Bearing Failure
(34). The IMS Bearing: What You Need To Know – Specialty Cars
(35). Cayman or Cayman S- What Years safe from IMS failure?
(36). Straight Talk About the IMS Bearing in the M-96 and M-97 …
(37). Tech Q&A – Ims Failure Probability – The Porsche Club of …
(38). about the IMS Bearing in Model Year 2006-2008 Porsche® cars.
