I hope Charles Navarro doesn't mind me sharing his post this morning on the intermediate shaft. I really love reading his technical articles on the research he continues to carry out on the M96 and M97 engines as well as the more modern 9A1 engines. But since I don't own a new Porsche, I've always been interested in the older stuff especially the M96. It seems to me (correct me if I'm wrong) that many people confuse the intermediate shaft with the bearing. How many times have you heard someone dog out the "horrible IMS" when they are really talking about the IMSB? Charles shows clearly in this short post that the intermediate shaft has taken a bad rap from the bearing problem, but in reality, the intermediate is actually a good thing? Something that Porsche recognized as a positive component in Porsche engine going back to the original Carrera 2.0 aircooled motor? I would love to know your thoughts. Thank you Charles Navarro of LN Engineering for taking the time to write this clear and concise article on the intermediate shaft as well as for producing products the improve and extended the life of our engines!
The Intermediate Shaft is really NOT a bad thing! Charles Navarro explains...
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