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99 Carrera engine serial number
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Just purchased a 99 Carrera with an engine supposedly swapped out in 2008. Can someone decipher the serial number for me? M96 / 01AT66X67208 Thanks in advance! |
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05-06-2021, 12:33 PM
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The "AT" indicates that it is a remanufactured engine (AT is an abbreviation of Austausch - German for Exchange); 66X says it is a 1999 Carrera engine; the M96/01 says it is 3.4L
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I have one of those motors in my 99. It’s been great- only one minor issue after 30k track miles
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Thanks for the detail!
Would a 2008 remanufactured 996 done in 2008 have the same IMS risks? Should the IMS be replaced? Last edited by 99Carrera; 05-06-2021 at 05:48 PM.. |
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Nope. It has been factory resolved
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Ok... confused now, If it’s the larger bearing, why pop the seal for oil mist. I’ve searched the forum but don’t see any definite info. I may start a new thread. Yup... ANOTHER IMS thread! ;-)
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Because you want it to live. Visit the guru on the subject LN Engineering
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Copy that... Just scheduled a 90k service, clutch r&r, and IMS swap. Thanks again!
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Again, your IMS cannot be changed out without a total engine rebuild due to its size (it will not fit through the hole in the engine case); but they can remove the rear seal on the bearing so it can lubricate and cool. We have maybe 100 cars running this way, never had one fail.
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The shop that did the PPI has quoted $2500 to replace it. I assume they know the engine spec, but will follow up with them to confirm. Will reply with their response. Thanks for the heads up.
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