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Very likely a IMS issue.
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Very likely a IMS issue.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

A friend has a 2003 996 and it has made noises, as well as dumping oil on the ground. Very likely a IMS issue. My question to the 996 team is .... when the IMS bearing fails, does it follow with a large oil leak?

POST 2Original post

Sometimes, particularly when the center bolt fails. I'd suggest not starting or even turning the motor over until you confirm the problem.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I think the motor is toast so .... starting or not is somewhat moot...

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