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Replace engines - they

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When Porsche replaced engines - they used the latest version M96.

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Check /

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https://imsretrofit.com/ims-check/

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Leading evidence: 'Replace engines - they' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'engine is a replacement engine' (1 discussions; 0 report identifying it and 1 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Check /' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Use latest version m96

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When Porsche replaced engines - they used the latest version M96.

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engine is a replacement engine

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To install the latest bearing requires the engine case to be split to install, most likely the engine is a replacement engine from Porsche and will have the letters AT in the serial numbers.

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Check /

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https://imsretrofit.com/ims-check/

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Check engine number

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You need to check the engine number on the lower left side towards the bottom near the sump plate.

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Check /

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https://imsretrofit.com/ims-check/

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Check engine number

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You need to check the engine number on the lower left side towards the bottom near the sump plate.

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Replace engines - they

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When Porsche replaced engines - they used the latest version M96.

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Use last 6 digits of your vin

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use the last 6 digits of your VIN

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Use latest version m96

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When Porsche replaced engines - they used the latest version M96.

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engine is a replacement engine

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Suspected cause

To install the latest bearing requires the engine case to be split to install, most likely the engine is a replacement engine from Porsche and will have the letters AT in the serial numbers.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi - I purchased a 2004 996 a few years ago and brought it in for an IMS replacement. the mechanic went to do it, and said: �engine already had the newer 3rd gen Porsche IMS bearing and updated rear main seal.� My question is if this is possible? In what circumstances would this be possible? is there a chance that the mechanic (Porsche Specialist) would be mistaken? Should I be worried at all, or just consider myself lucky? thanks in advance

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To install the latest bearing requires the engine case to be split to install, most likely the engine is a replacement engine from Porsche and will have the letters AT in the serial numbers. one thing i would do before putting it back together is check and remove the outside seal on the bearing. if everything else looks good, consider yourself lucky.

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you might get lucky here https://imsretrofit.com/ims-check/ use the last 6 digits of your VIN

POST 4Original post

You need to check the engine number on the lower left side towards the bottom near the sump plate. Post it here - if it has AT in it - then it is a replacement engine. When Porsche replaced engines - they used the latest version M96. -Tom

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