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s70rjw said:PPI
Borescope
DME check for over revs in ranges 4 and above
No excess soot on left side exhaust
The 2007 model IMS bearing is less prone to issues than earlier ones, checking the chassis number will confirm that is the case for peace of mind.
Enjoy :wink:
TonyC911 said:Let's be clear, the 997S Gen1 is a GREAT drivers car (after all I own one!) and engines suffering bore-scoring are not the norm! But, there is a small risk if you do not have the funds to repair it, or a warranty to cover it.
Ultimately it comes down to your budget, if you can stretch to a Gen2 (even privately) then you will have much less worry about engine failure.
Can you add a link to the dealer car? Someone here might even recognise it!
Is it this one?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201811212634098
s70rjw said:The 2007 model IMS bearing is less prone to issues than earlier ones, checking the chassis number will confirm that is the case for peace of mind.
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resigner said:s70rjw said:The 2007 model IMS bearing is less prone to issues than earlier ones, checking the chassis number will confirm that is the case for peace of mind.
It was updated late 2005, not 2007. I have seen at least one 2006 registered car which had the old IMS. Engine number is the key, not the date!