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YOUR RESEARCHGetting Clutch done today...and IMSB.
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Ya i was happy when my clutch needed replacing...got all the stuff done.
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Obviously, now would be the time to replace the IMS with the LNE bearing he told me.
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At 62k miles, I knew I needed a new clutch since it was starting to slip. I was undecided as to whether or not I was going to do the IMS retrofit, even after I dropped my car off yesterday, I was torn.
The mechanic called mid afternoon and after driving the car confirmed that it was indeed time for a new clutch. He did not mention doing the IMSB, so I did. Obviously, now would be the time to replace the IMS with the LNE bearing he told me. I listened as he calmly stated that for the money, it was prudent to do so. His most compelling comment, "the IMS can go at 30K or 120k and it shows no mercy on an engine, no matter how well you take care of it."
In the nearly 2 years I have owned my 996, all under warranty, I was never overly concerned about the IMS failure due to my personal belief that there are a very low number of failures. I also knew that should my IMS fail, I would have some relief under the warranty, although it would not be a new crate engine from Porsche.
But my biggest reason for not doing it...I did not want to buy into the hype.
After listening to the mechanic, I told him to go ahead with the LNE replacement. It will cost an additional $800.00. And I am good with that.
My reasoning is this. I plan on selling this car prior to my warranty expiring in Aug 2014. Then I am going to buy a 997TT. My feeling is that by then, and due to the pending Class Action Suit (my VIN is listed), the IMS issue will be more recognized by the casual Porsche buyer. I don't think having the IMS retrofit done will make my car worth more, but I do think it will help me get my price when the time comes.
In addition, he found that my previously "loose" waterpump was just starting to leak. That will be replaced under warranty. RMS will be done as well.
I will have my trusty DD back this afternoon. My wallet will be lighter. And just like others have done, the old (probably just fine) IMS will be on my desk as my newest paperweight.
Picked up the car yesterday. Wow, what a difference the new clutch makes. It was slipping worse than I thought. Mechanic said the IMSB looked fine. The owner told me that he helps his clients sell their cars via word of mouth, but won't do it unless they have the upgraded IMS.
I did the IMSB replacement recently, too, after months of internal dialogue. Glad to have it done. And, of course ... the original IMSB was in fine shape :-). Still, glad to have that off my list of things to worry about.
Ya i was happy when my clutch needed replacing...got all the stuff done. Nice to have that peace of mind. And the stock bearing was in very good shape too
All was good. Mechanic said everything looks great. I was thinking it was time for new motor mounts but they were ok too. Trying to get as much done under warranty as possible. Someone is going to get one heck of a car next year!
Before assuming that bearing "looks fine" wash all the oil out of the inside of it with solvent and see how loose it feels, or cut it open for a peek. You can't judge without doing at least one of these things.
It's been "happening" for several months now. I have two trucks arriving this week, one from Washington state and another from Texas with Porsches inbound for their procedures.
That makes cars on site from 19 states and two canadian provinces...
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