What are the average prices for an IMS replacement out there? I can't find a DIY on here. Do Porsche dealerships replace them with aftermarket units? What aftermarket companies offer the best units? What are the options here? I don't need it done, but would like the peace of mind. Thanks.

 

I would say it's almost the same as clutch. My local shop changed me nothing when they did my clutch.

 

in case you missed this recent thread: https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...-rms-done.html

LN Engineering seems to be at the forefront but Pelican and Ceramic Labs are also contenders. Good DIY by Pelican with detailed breakdwon of parts needed:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti...ft_Bearing.htm

 

Not all dealers will swap the IMS bearings since it is not a "sanctioned practice". The only Porsche approved method is to change the entire IMS tube which requires complete engine tear down.

LN engineering bearing (about 99.9% of the retrofits on the road are made by them) costs $600. There are a few other options for bearings out there, but you would be a pioneer and test subject by going with someone besides LN Engineering.

Labor typically about $800-$1000.

IMS DIY:

Pelican parts: http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti...ft_Bearing.htm

Rennlist: http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...t-bearing.html

Everything you need to know about IMS and more from the LNE bible: http://www.lnengineering.com/ims.html

You can also install along with the bearing or even instead of it the IMS Guardian which monitors ferro-magnetic material in your sump and alerts you once there is too much of it floating around (indicating the bearing is about to fail or other internal parts are about to fail), then you can have the retrofit performed: http://www.flat6innovations.com/ims-guardian-home

 

Thanks for the great info

 

MerlynsGhost,

Please let me know if you find a solution, I am also looking to replace the IMSB, but haven't found a local Indy that will do it!

Anyone in DFW that knows a good indy???

Thanks!

 

RAC Performance in Addison....they'll do it right

 

Thanks MkC2, did you have yours done there? what did it cost you, if you don't mind me asking? BTW nice front bumper

 

thanks....no, mine haven't fail yet...knocking on wood...but they have worked on my car a numerous time & I'm very satisfied with their work...just give Hans a call & tell them Marc with the blue 996 send you..I'm sure he knows me by now...LOL..

 

Thanks Marc... mine hasn't failed either, but looking to replace it as a precaution measure.
BTW, have you ever been to Cars & Coffee at Classic BMW in Plano? how about you MerlinsGhost... it is a fun meet! let me know if you are interested, it is this coming Saturday...