engine goes bang. 05 097s
#47
06-18-2011, 12:43 PM
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Double ouch . . . $1900 for RMS when they already have the car and done the AOS work is B.S. The LN Eng'ing IMS Kit is certainly the way to go. I've been told that in early 997 motors the IMS can be changed w/o breaking the motor apart. If so it reduces the labor cost significantly.
I've got an early build 2005 (Launch Car #337) so I'm following the thread w/ great interest. I about 23K miles w/ no issues. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Keep us posted regarding the Indy work.
Thanks . . . .
I've got an early build 2005 (Launch Car #337) so I'm following the thread w/ great interest. I about 23K miles w/ no issues. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Keep us posted regarding the Indy work.
Thanks . . . .
It sounds like the OP's problem is not a typical RMS failure. It sounds like it happened as a result of the AOS issue and had nothing to do with the age or condition of the RMS.
#48
06-18-2011, 03:18 PM
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You are mist probably correct. Rms was replaced when I did the clutch. The aos failure causes a vacuum which sucked the rms.
#49
06-19-2011, 07:13 AM
Is the oil-vap seperator the same thing as the AOS? Because I would also like to know if this is something that we should replace as a maintenance item.
#52
06-19-2011, 08:14 PM
My understanding is that the AOS is not that difficult to replace, however, many seem to go with the higher quality unit available in the GT3 cars.
#55
06-20-2011, 05:33 PM
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update.
Ok. So here's where I'm at.
Porsche replaced the AOS and I paid about $1300 for it. It would have been a lot cheaper at an Indy but at the time I did not have the information to assess what had gone wrong.
Most likely my Indy would have charged less ( I'll find out and let you all know- their labor rate is $130) ---correction $112
The rms is bring replaced. Cost about 800-900 plus oil change.
I am updating the ims with an updated part from l and n which is actually going to be about 1200. The part itself is about $520. Rest is labor.
So rms and ims for $2000( see Eric from hergesheimers breakdown above)
Indy us Hergesheimer in lake forest , ca. In orange county. They are also a l and n dealer.
Marc
Porsche replaced the AOS and I paid about $1300 for it. It would have been a lot cheaper at an Indy but at the time I did not have the information to assess what had gone wrong.
Most likely my Indy would have charged less ( I'll find out and let you all know- their labor rate is $130) ---correction $112
The rms is bring replaced. Cost about 800-900 plus oil change.
I am updating the ims with an updated part from l and n which is actually going to be about 1200. The part itself is about $520. Rest is labor.
So rms and ims for $2000( see Eric from hergesheimers breakdown above)
Indy us Hergesheimer in lake forest , ca. In orange county. They are also a l and n dealer.
Marc
Last edited by mkaraoglan; 06-21-2011 at 12:48 PM.
#59
06-20-2011, 11:15 PM
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My experience with extended warranties on my previous porsche has made me shy away. I'd rather pay as I go and avoid their craziness. Lol
#60
06-20-2011, 11:16 PM
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My experience with them on my clutch was great.
Good team.
Good team.
I've heard nothing but good stuff regarding Hergeshimer. With a new AOS, RMS & improved IMS you should be worry free for quite awhile.