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YOUR RESEARCHreplace IMS bearing now? (IMS, again...)
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I do check the coolant/oil often to look for any mixing.
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I've read that the pampered cars have a higher incidence of IMS problems and that most change the clutch "while your in there"
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With the fact that I can only guess it was not driven "hard" in the past, should I go ahead and pull the trigger and replace the IMS bearing with a retrofit?
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IF you want to do it for piece of mind....by all means go ahead and do it........engine failures attributed to the IMS are far less than those attributed to intermix (and some others...)....but if replacing the IMS is going to make you stop worrying, then go ahead.......
Replace rubber, etc....but the fun factor is worth every penny
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More oil changes, rubber, etc....but the fun factor is worth every penny!
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With the fact that I can only guess it was not driven "hard" in the past, should I go ahead and pull the trigger and replace the IMS bearing with a retrofit?
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IF you want to do it for piece of mind....by all means go ahead and do it........engine failures attributed to the IMS are far less than those attributed to intermix (and some others...)....but if replacing the IMS is going to make you stop worrying, then go ahead.......
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My 2001, 996 has been a "garage queen" in the past. Only 31K on the engine, which I drive nearly every day and very close to the red line (drive it like you stole it!). With the fact that I can only guess it was not driven "hard" in the past, should I go ahead and pull the trigger and replace the IMS bearing with a retrofit? I'm leaning towards just getting it done prior to a complete failure...would really appreciate any thoughts!
IF you want to do it for piece of mind....by all means go ahead and do it........engine failures attributed to the IMS are far less than those attributed to intermix (and some others...)....but if replacing the IMS is going to make you stop worrying, then go ahead.......
I am not sure that driving the car to red line (daily) is the cure for potential IMS failure, but it is fun !!
PESUAZO: not really "worried", thinking of doing some upgrades and thought it may be the "time". If I throw an engine, I'll worry then! Oh, driving at the edge of the red is WAY MORE FUN! More oil changes, rubber, etc....but the fun factor is worth every penny!
KNS: have been reading on the intermix issue..any prevention that can be done? I do check the coolant/oil often to look for any mixing. No issues yet.
s_morrison57: no need for a clutch yet...but looking at some other "upgrades" to increase performance. I also read that "garage queens" seem to have this problem MUCH more often. Seems having the engine running hot keeps better lubrication to the bearing, hence not seen as much on the track.
That's a good question - I'm not sure. The 2000-2001 engine is a little different than the 1999 and 2002+. You might want to give a call to Flat 6 Engineering and get their opinion on what the preventive measures (if any) might be.
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