Where to get the L&N IMS replaced?

DaveBerry · DaveBerry's Garage

I talked with my Porsche dealer in Houston, Momentum Porsche, about the IMS failure. They refused to recognize there is a problem and told me they have not done the IMS Retrofit Kit by L&N ever. So who do I go to in the Houston area for this fix?

BYprodriver · BYprodriver's Garage

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Originally Posted by DaveBerry

I talked with my Porsche dealer in Houston, Momentum Porsche, about the IMS failure. They refused to recognize there is a problem and told me they have not done the IMS Retrofit Kit by L&N ever. So who do I go to in the Houston area for this fix?

Go to lnengineering.com & see the list of dealer/installers near you.

cnavarro · 02-23-2012, 04:34 PM

About every other P-car dealer in TX uses and installs them. There are tons of independents as well. Just shop around, you'll find someone for sure.

DaveBerry · DaveBerry's Garage

So I asked L&N who they recommend:

Their reply:

Thank you for your inquiry. Because of the many different shops we work with and because a lot of shops do not buy directly from us but from a wholesaler, we do not recommend shops. I would suggest to you take your car to your current shop that you know and trust. If they have not done the job as of yet, they call us to get more information.

Sincerely,
Tammy E. Hellings
LN Engineering

FPB111 · 02-24-2012, 07:56 PM

odd as this is still on the web site. Only has Flat 6 listed.
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88911coupe · 03-02-2012, 05:42 PM

I know the guys at RUF here in Dallas have installed some. Really no reason that you'd have to come all the way up here to have it done though. Not surprised about a Porsche Dealer wanting to avoid admitting that there is a flaw that was so bad a company had to design a produect to keep the engine from grenading. IMS problem...what IMS problem?! It's one of those "internet rumors".

cnavarro · 03-04-2012, 09:49 AM

I will say that most independent shops and dealerships use our retrofit kits. Only a small percentage of shops don't use them or acknowledge the problem. Ever since going to a wholesaler for distribution, we have lost track of who is buying them and how often.

c2fever · 03-15-2012, 10:28 AM

Steiner Racing did my IMS retrofit a few months ago - they did a fine job.

01 911 cab

Jeff Alton · 03-15-2012, 08:36 PM

It isn't rocket science. Any Indy you trust to do a clutch or other service work should be able to do it. We just finished one today on a 01 Boxster.

Cheers

DaveBerry · DaveBerry's Garage

I know it is not rocket science. I was hoping someone in the Houston area could point me to someone who had done it for them here. I would not want the dealership who does not recognize the problem to do it, and I do not have experience with an independent Porsche shop around here.

c2fever · 03-20-2012, 09:32 AM

Steiner Racing in Houston did mine IMS upgrade a few months ago. Good job

DaveBerry · DaveBerry's Garage

Thanks! That was what I was looking for. What did it cost you?

c2fever · 03-21-2012, 12:13 PM

I also got the clutch disc replaced and the OAS. I think it was all about 2.5k. Call and ask for Juergen.

DaveBerry · DaveBerry's Garage

So I went over to Steiner racing yesterday. I spoke with Juergen Steiner about doing the L&N IMS retrofit. He said it would cost me around $2300-$2400.
Does this sound reasonable? He said if I was doing the clutch as well it would be around $3500. Sounds like you got the deal of the century!

DaveBerry · DaveBerry's Garage

I have discovered LN Engineering now sells the IMS Guardian, an oil monitoring system that detects metal content in the oil supply. When the metal content of the oil reaches a certain level, a warning light and alarm sound off indicating an impending IMS failure. Has anyone had this installed? It is a cheap alternative to replacing a perfectly good IMS.

c2fever · 03-22-2012, 10:25 AM

The price could have been +/- 2500 just for the IMS - plus more for the other stuff. I just brain dumped that info since the upgrade. Any way - he's a good guy and does good work! - quick too.

J

88carrera · 03-22-2012, 05:09 PM

I paid my local indie shop around $2,400 total for a new OEM clutch installed and LNE IMS bearing replacement. I don't know why it should be much more than that for this work.

DaveBerry · DaveBerry's Garage

Excellent information. I knew if I kept digging I would strike gold. I will continue searching the Houston area for better pricing on having this replaced. Maybe having the clutch replaced at the same time is the best option? Then it looks like the LN retrofit work comes free!

I have 34,000 miles on my 2000 996, how much longer should I expect the clutch to last. It seems rock solid at the moment.

88carrera · 07:25 AM

You can't tell about the clutch if it is not already slipping. I did mine at 46K. The clutch was still usable and the original IMS bearing was still OK, but binding a bit. But now I do not worry about either failing. BTW, the LNE IMS replacement bearing runs about $600, if I remember. But labor for the clutch is the major cost. It takes very little extra time to do the IMS after the transmission and the flywheel are removed.

round3b · 03-23-2012, 04:38 PM

Guys I have a question. I have a 2004 c4s that has 16k miles on it I bought it about 12 months ago from the original owner. Would Porsche help me out with this? Is so where do I start? Also the mechanic is telling me that along with needing an IMS he wants to rip the engine apart and cost will be btwn 7-10K? Is that too high and is that really necessary??