Yes it's basically sitting on the shelf now. PM me if interested.


I say if it helps you sleep better at night do it. I think the reasoning is similiar to the same as why people do not eat brocolli all the time to prevent cancer, get regular colonoscopies, get 100/300 or more coverage, work out, etc.... you get the point.

 

I think you're fine. At that price, I'm guessing you got a remanufactured engine which should have had all the updates necessary to avoid a repeat. Go back to warm and fuzzy.

 

I am just curious....full disclosure. I do not have a 996 - 997/1...... is there proof that the repaired / replaced / new seals are indeed eliminating the problem?? Like in FOR EVER?

 

Looking for the ability to PM need a few more posts, sorry for this...

 

OK, I have to ask now. What is with all the NJ folks on here? Nothing against NJ, but this feels like an NJ forum. What about London? California? Texas and those other places on the globe? Are all the Porsche cars in NJ? lol

 

Short answer is no. Even the new bearing can fail but, in over 4,000 retrofits, only a handful have and most were caused by install error according to data from Flat 6 Innovations. Flat 6 and LN have developed the IMS Solution which is a permanent fix. Only available for the single row bearing though. They should be available early in 2013.

 

i'm going to be swapping out my newly aquired 996's engine with something of the lsx variety! all this talk of $12k-$20k engine swaps is insane! i can probably sell my stock used engine for $5k, that would buy a fully built/forged ls motor and fully reliable. I know the purists hate this idea, but these prices are crazy!

 

I just finished having my IMS Guardian installed.
Never had any evidence of failure to date I picked up my ride at 56k on the ODO I now have 61K. I always look for any oil leaks and had it all visuall inspected when I put in a new clutch so far so good.

Only thing with the IMS is the plug has a lower clearance now and since my car is lowered I need to keep it top of mind over speed bumps and parking butt first.

Its really just an early warning system either way be prepared to pay.

 

Can't say this enough!

 

It's pretty simple, why would you mess with something that's not a problem? If you're worried about an issue that a minuscule number of owners experience, buy an extended service plan and drive your car.

 

Agreed. If you're worried, there's a $2900 insurance policy against it. Otherwise, just drive the car.

 

IMS Guardian installed today, 26k miles on a 99, it obviously isn't driven much so it was $500 of cheap insurance.

 

If anyone is interested in a brand new IMS Guardian PM me. I have a new one for sale for $259 and it is listed here.

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ardian-jr.html

 

Just curious as to why you're selling it?

 

Getting a 991