2003 C2 78k NO IMS but will install Flat6 warning device as soon as available. Car has brand new clutch from PO and he didn't change IMS

 

'02 C4S
50,000 miles
LNE IMS upgrade done while transmission dropped for new clutch; RMS also preventively replaced (no leakage; RMS was replaced under warranty some years ago by prior owner)

 

2002 targa
29 000 miles
No RMS leak, RMS never replaced, IMS never been done either, waiting for my OE clutch to go then i'll do AOS, RMS and IMS as precautionary measures...

 

what is this Flat6 warning device ?

 

1999 Carrera 4 Tiptronic
24,750 miles
I have owned it for 14 months/11K miles
I assume the previous owner did not replace the IMS bearing and I have not either

 

02 carrera C2, 29k miles no LNE IMS upgrade,

dealer replaced RMS, IMS outside seal (or whatever it's called) under extended warranty (fidelity) & i put in new clutch last yr at 25k. will be
buying the flat 6 warning piece.

 

02 tiptronic - 65k miles
IMS: no
RMS: yes

what's the flat6 warning device, and how do you know if the IMS needs replacement?

 

Flat6 Innovations/Jake Raby has developed a device to be launched in July that will provide a warning of impending dreaded IMS failure allowing the driver to shut down the engine and avoid disaster. Read all about it on Rennlist.com 996 forum. It's been discussed a lot there with Jake giving the scoop. <$400-easy to install. Sounds great. I'm getting it ASAP

 

2002 c4s. ims, rms, aos replaced along with clutch at 86k mi. 2 months ago.

jb

 

Search "My DIY IMS Bearing Upgrade and AOS Replacement" on Rennlist under the 996 forum. There are several other good threads on Rennlist that will tell you all you need to know about DIY IMS replacement. Pelican Parts is also a great resource for tranny removal etc.

 

I don't have enough posts on this forum yet to reply to your PM. PM me your email and I'll be happy to answer your questions.

 

Seems like a good idea but I would rather just pay the $1700 for the fix of something that is for sure going to fail at some point on the car. Saving the $400. I for one hate just throwing money out there but since i have a bit saved for such a thing I will go all out. I would 100% do the warning is money get's tight and what not. Thanks for bringing it up,it's the first i have heard of it as well.

 

Year: 2000
Mileage: ~42,000
I.M.S. Upgrade Done: Yes

Did the bearing when the RMS issue came up, along with clutch, at about 42k miles.

--Woody

 

Just curious as to the condition of original IMS after retrofit. A quick sampling over at Rennlist shows a large number of the pulled units being in excellent condition.......but then there's that pesky peace of mind thing. A world class indie I use when in NE Ohio and on LNE's list of "can do" wrenches has yet to perform one IMSoctomy.

 

Yeah, examining my IMS when removed (at 86k mi) was almost pristine. Funny though, it had to be sent to LNE and I couldnt keep it. strange

jb