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IMS REPLACEMENT
(Porsche M96/M97 986/987/996/997 Cayman/Boxster/911 application)
Atlanta Speedwerks is a certified IMS Solution installer for LN Engineering.
If you own a Porsche from 1997-2008, you may be familiar with the well-known IMS bearing issue, notorious for leading to severe engine failure. Fortunately, there are aftermarket IMS bearing replacement kits available, such as those offered by LN Engineering, aimed at mitigating this risk. However, before committing to an IMS bearing replacement, it's important to understand the associated expenses.
Porsche Boxster IMS Bearing Replacement Cost
Porsche 986 IMS Bearing Replacement Cost
Porsche 911 IMS Bearing Replacement Cost
Porsche 996 IMS Bearing Replacement Cost
The cost of IMS bearing replacement for Porsche Boxster 986 and Porsche 911 996 models can vary, contingent on several factors, including the chosen kit type, transmission type (manual or Tiptronic), and labor charges for the intermediate shaft bearing replacement. Here are estimations based on the most popular IMS bearing replacement kits:
1. IMS Retrofit: Priced below $1,000 for the kit alone, excluding installation labor costs. This kit swaps out the original IMS bearing with a sturdier ceramic hybrid or cylindrical roller bearing as part of routine maintenance. With labor and fluids, the total price ranges between $3500-$4500. This is a replacement good for approximately 5 years.
2. IMS Solution: Costing under $2,000 for the kit, labor excluded. This kit substitutes the original IMS bearing with a pressure oil-fed plain bearing engineered for the engine's lifespan, requiring no further maintenance, unlike ball or roller bearing replacements. With labor and fluids, the total price ranges between $4500-5500. This is a replacement good for the life of the engine.
For Tiptronic Porsche 911 models, separating the engine and transmission necessitates dropping both components, adding extra time and expenses to the intermediate shaft bearing replacement.
Conducting the recommended pre-qualification procedure for IMS bearing replacement is an additional $750. It's highly advisable to perform this procedure before proceeding with any IMS bearing replacement. This includes borescope, checking camshaft deviation, drain and inspect oil, cut open and inspect oil filter, remove oil pan and inspect for debris, inspect rear main seal, removal of IMS flange for inspection, and much more. tool.
In many instances, it is beneficial to service or replace certain components simultaneously while the transmission is out for IMS replacement. For instance, replacing your Porsche's clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, throwout bearing, and rear main seal alongside the IMS bearing is recommended. Additionally, budgeting for supplementary parts and installation labor, such as the air-oil separator (AOS) and water pump, is advisable. Moreover, most M96 5-chain engines in 97-02 Boxster and 99-01 911 models will require variocam wear pads replacement before IMS bearing replacement, incurring additional labor costs despite the relatively low expense of the wear pads themselves.
For full details and information on IMS failures, please visit https://lnengineering.com/products/the-definitive-guide-and-faq-for-porsche-ims-bearings.html
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