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Issue 60 is out:
The new issue of Total 911 is available now in print and electronic formats. Check out the detailed article on IMS issues for the Porsche 996.
seems to be an iphone / ipad thingy..
http://www.total911.com/coming-up-in...60-is-out-now/
but god knows exactly where to get it... itune I suppose. It is not very clear in their release.
The IMS article is in Excellence and not available to read online. You need to buy a copy.
This issue is PACKED!!!! There are a ton of great articles this month. If only all the issues were this good.
Lots of research went into this article and the second part of it thats coming out next issue...They covered the bases very well and should help people to understand the issues and procedures more thoroughly. I am doing a proof read of part two right now, its awesome!
Intermediate shaft replacement, Part 1.
The article stated that during short drives water in the oil does not vaporize, if the IMS bearing seal is leaking this water will quickly destroy the bearings. Also stated, 996 track cars operating at a high RPM causes the motor oil penetrating the IMS bearing to become like grease and properly lubricates the bearings, thus the cause why 996 track cars do not have IMS failure.
Read the article, it spells out whats happening when teh IMS goes. Next issue will have a retro fit install....
As said above, it's a good issue. I've read most of the articles and will be saving the 918 article for last. Next up tonight, the "911E, 911S, & 911T" article.
Bawhahahaha!!!
When I make a bet with my wife the terms are, if she wins the bet, I get to spend 4 evenings a week my mistress, if I win the bet, I get only 3 evenings a week with the mistress!
LN Engineering IMS upgrade is about $400 for part and $100 for tool. Do a search in form for IMS iin this form. Labor Cost would be same to pull transmission.
As far as I know I think three folks have done this on here BruceP(at the shop), Shark Attack(at home) & me(at home). The part is $519(single row) or $595 (dual row) + $70 for the tool. Anyone in LA/San Diego area can borrow mine if needed. It's not a hard job at all.
My bearing appeared to be fine. But my theory is that if my car made it 55K miles on one clutch, the next time I will be in there will be at over 100K(fingers crossed), so I figured I might as well get it done. It's $600 insurance. You never know if you're going to need it, just like helmets, seatbelts, and fix-a-flat.
