Porsche 997 911 IMS Bearing Failure
The intermediate shaft bearing in 997-generation 911 can fail catastrophically, destroying the engine. The IMS bearing is a known inherited issue from 996. Preventive LN Engineering IMS solution replacement costs £600-1,200 and eliminates the risk permanently. Check if retrofit has been done before purchasing any 997.
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