TECHNICAL LIBRARY Tracking your car and the M96 Engine · So what can one

TECHNICAL LIBRARY Tracking your car and the M96 Engine So what can one do to prevent problems with the M96 and M97 engine? Preventative maintenance is key. There are several items that need to be addressed to ensure longevity of your engine. Before carrying out these repairs, it is a good idea to pre-qualify any engine before investing thousands of dollars in preventative maintenance. LINK: IMS Retrofit & Solution Pre-Qualification Procedure (PDF) Of most concern to owners is the IMS (Intermediate Shaft) bearing. Porsche has never offered a replacement IMS bearing nor supplied tools or a specified service interval for changing the IMS bearing, so you have to make the decision when and which kit you want to use. LN Engineering’s IMS Retrofit or IMS Solution are the two most popular choices. Servicing the IMS bearing typically involves 10-14 hours of labor and a handful of parts. Typically, when changing the IMS bearing, it is best to install a new water pump, low temperature thermostat, clutch and dual mass flywheel, RMS (Rear Main Seal), and an AOS (Air/Oil Separator). Avoid the temptation to install a lightweight or single mass flywheel. Only use stock dual mass and factory clutch discs. LINK: IMS Retrofit website LINK: IMS Solution website This instruction manual or bulletin is not intended to be substituted for proper judgement, or common sense. Always refer to the factory manual or to the information supplied by the manufacturer with your product for detailed assembly or installation instructions. All logos and trademarks used for product identification purposes only. Porsche ® 911® ,Boxster®, Cayman® are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. H.c. F. Porsche AG. LNEngineering LLC | 125 Gladiolus St | PO Box 401 | Momence IL 60954 Web: http://www.LNengineering.com | Email: info@LNengineering.com | Phone (815) 472-2939 | Fax (413) 280-9041