Does Porsche Cayman have IMS issues?

They all have the potential for failure of the Intermediate Main Shaft (IMS) bearing. Early Porsche 911 (996 & 997) Boxster (987), and Cayman (987) experience a common failure of the IMS (Intermediate Main Shaft) bearing, which can cause a failure of the motor resulting in a costly and extensive repair.

What year is the best Porsche Cayman?

The 10 Best Porsche Cayman Models of All-Time

2008 Porsche Cayman.
2007 Porsche Cayman.
2011 Porsche Cayman.
2010 Porsche Cayman R.
2009 Porsche Cayman-S.
2006 Porsche Cayman.
2012 Porsche Cayman S Black Edition.
Porsche 981 Cayman-2012.

Does the 2006 Porsche Cayman S have IMS failure?

The incidence of IMS failures in 2006-2008 Porsche Boxster, Cayman, and 911 models with the M96 or M97 engine is very low. Owners of 2006 through 2008 Boxster, Cayman, and 911 (997) models don’t need to rush out to have their engine disassembled to replace the IMS bearing.

Which Porsche engines have IMS issues?

If you own or are considering buying a 911 Porsche model/year prior to 2009, you need to know about the issues with the IMS bearings in the 996 and 997 generations. It is well known that these cars had a problem in the intermediate shaft (IMS) that drove the engines’ camshafts, resulting in engine failure.

What is the IMS failure rate for a M97 Porsche Boxster?

The incidence of IMS failures in 2006-2008 Porsche Boxster, Cayman, and 911 models with the M96 or M97 engine is very low. We would estimate about a 1% failure rate, but as these engines with the non-serviceable MY06-08 IMS bearing age, failure rates will increase and should be upgraded whenever the engine is going to be rebuilt.

What is the failure rate of the IMS bearing on Porsche?

Single row failure rates of 8% and 1% for dual row bearings were reported at the time of the Eisen Class Action lawsuit. However, as Porsche Boxster, Cayman, and 911 engines age, the failure rate for the IMS bearing increases rather than decreasing like some falsely claim.

Do 997s have more problems than IMS?

This is a view shared by UK specialists Autofarm (a firm that does its fair share of IMS work). “The problem with 997s revolves around piston damage and bore scoring,” explains proprietor, Mikey Wastie. “We see more 997s here at Autofarm with cylinder issues than IMS problems,” he continues.

Is the Porsche 911 M97 worth the risk over the 996?

Yet the 997.1’s M97 engine is not without its own problems. Is the newer 911 worth the risk over an 996 with an improved IMS, though? Charles Navarro, co-owner of IMS bearing specialist, LN Engineering, has “always advised potential purchasers to buy as new a car as possible with as low mileage as possible.”