996 ims problems

[996C2CSPAIN]

Hi! Are all 996 models included in ims problems?? My european serial #wpozzz99zys644500. Bought new in germany july 2000 & no problems that i am aware of with 30,000 km. Car is located several hours from a dealer so i have done all service except for tires & local traffic inspection. No oil leaks & oil on changes looks good ! No bits! Thanks

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by 996C2CSPAIN

Hi! Are all 996 models included in ims problems?? My european serial #wpozzz99zys644500. Bought new in germany july 2000 & no problems that i am aware of with 30,000 km. Car is located several hours from a dealer so i have done all service except for tires & local traffic inspection. No oil leaks & oil on changes looks good ! No bits! Thanks

Yes, all M96/97 engine Porsches before 2010 have some risk of IMS failure. None of the different designs are immune to the problem.

[Andrea Bichael]

Porsche 996/997 models have IMS failure and its one of the prime issues in these models over the years. Check the video to know more about the IMS failure in Porsche car models. Porsche 996/997 IMS failure video | Total 911

[afterburn 549]

does the engine have to be split to fix this ?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by afterburn 549

does the engine have to be split to fix this ?

2005 and later, yes; earlier cars, no.

[afterburn 549]

Ouch !
Thats a chunk of change to hire out........might as well do a rebuild bigger and better whilst there.
20K deduction?

[afterburn 549]

So the "average person gets the " SURPRISE"! no your not pregnant but your new Porsche needs a complete overhaul.
Whats the "labor bill" plus parts ? 12 k to 20 K ?
I would freekin flip a lunatic white jacket take me away try out against Merl Streep and win !

[FPB111]

They don't all fail. Many M96/97, M86/87 run well over 100K miles.

[afterburn 549]

I have herd that, roll of the dice. however it makes no sense.
Why some?

[Hydrocket]

Per the Porsche IMS lawsuits, the 1999 with the dual row bearings have a less than 1% failure rate. The later single row bearings have ~8% failure rate.

[lyonsfin]

Is there a way to tell from VIN or manufacture date if a 1999 is a dual row bearing or single row bearing?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by lyonsfin

Is there a way to tell from VIN or manufacture date if a 1999 is a dual row bearing or single row bearing?

All 1999 cars were dual rows.

[Chas from Tas]

How about 2000 3.2 ?

[afterburn 549]

After youtubing IMS it seems both have the same problems, lack of oil

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Chas from Tas

How about 2000 3.2 ?

2000 and 2001 cars can go either way, the only way to know for sure is to pull the car apart and look at the bearing.