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  1. My oil test came back from Blackstone and the report states:

     

    Wear from the IMS bearing shows up as iron, and the 9-ppm in this sample is just fine. Keep in mind, the IMS bearing is a sealed unit so we don't see any metal from it until the seal fails. Watch for an oil leak near the rear main seal or oil filter metal as symptoms of IMS trouble. Universal averages show typical wear after ~3,700 miles of oil use. Wear metals are fine so we don't suspect any mechanical issues. The 5.0 TBN shows lots of active additive in the oil. We consider 1.0 too low. No fuel or water was found, and oil filtration is fine with insolubles at 0.3%.

     

    "If the replacement IMSB is one manufactured by LN Engineering, you may be able to verify it on LNE's website"  Mine is not listed (I think my prior owner had a private deal with shop (cash) and so no "paperwork."  Shop was sold over a year ago.  Spoke with former owner who said he did the ims in 2013.

     

    "If the IMS was replaced with a quality retrofit like the LN system, you have miles to go before anything needs to be done."  I believe its a mileage 40-60k or time interval 4-6 years between replacements, so not sure low miles matters.

  2. " If the IMS was replaced with a quality retrofit like the LN system, you have miles to go before anything needs to be done"  Being the anal type (and a lawyer) without paperwork or registration (LN website shows no records), I wonder if it has been actually done.  That said,  running the numbers favors waiting (3k to fix now, or 15k x 5% risk of failure or $750).  

     

    P.S.  This is my first 911 and it is a hoot.  I have owned 9 M cars and this is easily its equal.  

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  3. Just purchased a 2004 Carrera C2 with 50k miles.  PPI was clean, and seller says he had IMS Bearing done in 2013 (when he bought).  I confirmed with his mechanic (now retired), but no paperwork.  So its been 6 years and 13k miles since 2013.  Had oil change at PPI and filter was spotless, no metal bits at all.  My mechanic says he would do nothing until clutch replacement.  

     

    Feedback appreciated.

  4. Will likely never know. Here is service history from Carfax (no service reported after 2010, car has 49k miles now.

    04/06/2005

    5,189 

    Brumos Porsche

    Vehicle serviced

    02/08/2006 

    9,260

    Brumos Porsche

    Recommended maintenance performed

    03/16/2007 

    12,661

    Brumos Porsche

    Recommended maintenance performed; Camshaft(s) replaced/repaired; Engine cleaned; Engine removed to complete repair; Battery replaced; battery charging system checked; Front crankshaft oil seal replaced

    05/11/2007

    12,685

    Brumos Porsche

    Computer module replaced

    05/29/2007 

    13,742 

    Brumos Porsche

    Front door trim panel replaced/repaired

    Front window repaired

    04/13/2009 

    >29,532

    Tom Bush Autoplex

    Vehicle serviced

    03/15/2010 

    29,532 

    Brumos Porsche

    30,000 mile service performed

    Axle bearing replaced; Clutch release bearing replaced; Valve cover gasket(s) replaced; Engine cleaned; Front crankshaft oil seal replaced; Transmission checked; Transmission removed and reinstalled

    04/06/2010 

    29,856 

    Brumos Porsche

    Front wheel bearing(s)/hub(s) replaced

    04/06/2010

    32,005

    Porsche of Orlando

    Maintenance inspection completed

    Tire condition and pressure checked

    Wing/spoiler replaced/repaired; Horn replaced; Body electrical system checked; Brakes checked

     

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  5. Carfax shows the following:

     

    At 3 years old and 12k miles: Camshaft(s) replaced/repaired; Engine cleaned; Engine removed to complete repair; Front crankshaft oil seal replaced

     

    At 6 years and 29k miles: 30,000 mile service performed; Axle bearing replaced; Clutch release bearing replaced; Valve cover gasket(s) replaced; Engine cleaned; Front crankshaft oil seal replaced
    Transmission checked; Transmission removed and reinstalled

     

    Seller says car had ims done in 2013.  Car now has 49k miles. Thoughts

     

    Also,   car has large rear GT3 style spoiler, doe s that prevent air flow into air box?

     

  6. Current seller bought on ebay in 2017, I found this info from previous seller:

     

    LN engineering single row retrofit pro IMS bearing just installed along with new clutch, flywheel, flywheel bearing, throw out bearing, rear main seal. New IMS bearing rated to last another 75k miles. Oem Fuchs clutch installed. Brakes have been cleaned & inspected. Everything that can go wrong with this car has already been addressed. These repairs were done last week in preparation for sale. Excellent condition. No dents or dings. Perfect seats. No interior flaws. Has porsche 997 19" oem lobster claw wheels in perfect condition with Michelin pilot sports. Only 57,000 miles. New alpine 8" navigation unit, oem bose sound system. Upgraded fabspeed catalytic converters, upgraded interior led lights, body colored interior console and dash trim, cleanest c4s you will find. Clean Carfax, no accidents. No rust. Owned by Porsche enthusiast

  7. Looking at a 2002 4cs coupe, Silver of Black Leather.  87k msrp.  Car has 69k miles.  Ad claims upgraded exhaust, short shifter and ims (Parts upgraded in 2016: Idler pulley, Flywheel, drive shaft flex disc, pilot bearing, IMS, new clutch kit, larger coolant container).  This was all done by the prior owner himself per current owner (and driven 10k miles since).

     

    Owner is looking for $26k.  Seems to be reasonable.

     

    PPI company or dealer to inspect?

     

    Other comments appreciated

  8. Bird hit my cayenne and ripped the Gold Badge off the front top of the bumper near the hood. The plastic holder is still installed. It looks like it clips on at the top and bottom, can't get it off as it appears to be clamped on both sides. I do not want to damage the parts under neath, so any suggestions? Just crack it off slowly? The replacement plastic part is the same shape but uses different method to attach to car.

  9. Looking at a one owner clean carfax cayenne locally, Black over Black with 45k miles. car has following service history. price seems fair, what do you think?

    Also, what is up with the front turn signal issue?

    03/05/2010 4,301 Germain Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 734-761-3200 hondaannarbor.com Front turn signal/parking bulb(s) replaced 04/08/2010 Michigan Motor Vehicle Dept. Ann Arbor, MI Title #116Y0980192 Title issued or updated Correction to record 04/26/2010 Michigan Motor Vehicle Dept. Ann Arbor, MI Title #116Y1160130 Title issued or updated Correction to record 05/17/2010 Michigan Motor Vehicle Dept. Ann Arbor, MI Title #116Y1370144 Title issued or updated 06/14/2010 7,670 Germain Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 734-761-3200 hondaannarbor.com Front turn signal/parking bulb(s) replaced Body computer/module checked Fuel vent hose/filter replaced 06/24/2010 Michigan Motor Vehicle Dept. Ann Arbor, MI Title #116Y1750202 Title issued or updated Correction to record 07/23/2010 8,948 Germain Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 734-761-3200 hondaannarbor.com Recommended maintenance performed Electrical system checked Front turn signal/parking bulb(s) replaced 09/02/2010 Michigan Motor Vehicle Dept. Ann Arbor, MI Title #116Y1750202 Title or registration issued Correction to record 11/08/2010 14,663 Germain Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 734-761-3200 hondaannarbor.com Front turn signal/parking bulb(s) replaced 12/13/2010 16,474 Germain Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 734-761-3200 hondaannarbor.com Maintenance inspection completed Marker lamp assembly replaced Engine/powertrain computer/module checked Horn replaced 03/16/2011 20,873 Germain Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 734-761-3200 hondaannarbor.com Recommended maintenance performed 05/20/2011 22,825 Germain Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 734-761-3200 hondaannarbor.com Maintenance inspection completed 07/14/2011 Michigan Motor Vehicle Dept. Ann Arbor, MI Title #116Y1750202 Title or registration issued Correction to record 07/21/2011 25,323 Germain Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 734-761-3200 hondaannarbor.com Window switch replaced Tire condition and pressure checked Body computer/module checked Marker lamp assembly replaced 09/30/2011 28,644 Germain Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 734-761-3200 hondaannarbor.com Body computer/module checked Fuel vent hose/filter replaced 11/22/2011 30,878 Germain Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 734-761-3200 hondaannarbor.com Recommended maintenance performed Front wiper blades/refills replaced Horn replaced 05/04/2012 36,970 Germain Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 734-761-3200 hondaannarbor.com Front turn signal/parking bulb(s) replaced 06/26/2012 38,969 Germain Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 734-761-3200 hondaannarbor.com Armrest replaced Wing/spoiler replaced/repaired 07/11/2012 Michigan Motor Vehicle Dept. Ann Arbor, MI Registration issued or renewed 09/12/2012 40,940 Germain Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 734-761-3200 hondaannarbor.com Recommended maintenance performed Brake fluid flushed/changed Spark plug(s) replaced
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