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IMS Porsche Repair
Looking for a new IMS Retrofit kit or IMS Solutions installers in the Chicagoland area? Youve come to the right place, our first-class Porsche service department has the tools, knowledge, and parts your Porsche needs. We have the technical knowledge and ability to fix a wide array of IMS Retrofit issues and have access to a large parts selection to repair, replace, or upgrade your Porsches intermediate shaft.
Whatever your service needs, feel free to contact us today or request an appointment online today. Our facility features current diagnostic and repair equipment and our highly skilled technicians will deliver the most efficient and quality vehicle care.
What does IMS stand for?
The Porsche IMS stands for the intermediate shaft and is a geared shaft that runs through the front and rear of the engine. It indirectly drives the camshafts on either side of the engine by way of the mechanical rotation of the engine’s crankshaft.
IMS RETROFIT
Find a wide variety of IMS Retrofit products backed by an impressive warranty. All genuine LN IMS Retrofit kits come laser etched, engraved, and serial numbered to validate their authenticity and feature custom-made, ceramic hybrid ball bearings made exclusively for LN Engineering. IMS Retrofit products we offer at Barnaba Auto Sport include:
Dual Row IMS Retrofit
Intermediate shaft bearing upgrade kit for Porsche M96 engines originally equipped with dual row bearing. Replaces the OEM bearing with custom ceramic hybrid dual row bearing.
Single Row Pro IMS Retrofit
Intermediate shaft bearing upgrade kit for Porsche M96 engines originally equipped with single-row bearing. Replaces the single row OEM bearing with custom dual row, ceramic hybrid bearing.
Why IMS Bearings Fail
Lack of lubrication (sealed bearing was used)
Insufficient load capacity (factory single row bearing had high failure rate of 8%)
The factory did not supply a service interval, replacement, or tools for changing the original bearing out bearing should have had a service interval!
IMS Failure Symptoms
- Rattling engine noise
- Presence of metallic debris in oil
- Oil leaking
- Issues changing gears
Preventative Maintenance Barnaba Auto Sport
Our Porsche service department team is eager and ready to service all your Porsche needs. We offer concierge pick-up and delivery (Chicagoland area) as well as Porsche Loaner vehicles upon request. Preventative IMS Retrofit maintenance timeline and offerings include:
- IMS replacement takes an average of 10-14 hours.
- Typically coupled with clutch and other maintenance.
- Engine rebuilds take 60+ hours and can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
- Engines must be pre-qualified prior to bearing replacement.