THE PATENTED IMS SOLUTION IS THE ONLY TRULY PERMANENT SOLUTION TO PORSCHE IMS BEARING FAILURES.

NO MOVING PARTS. NO BALL OR ROLLER BEARING. NO SERVICE INTERVAL. NO PROBLEM.
THE IMS SOLUTION IS DESIGNED FOR THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE WITH A 5 YEAR /UNLIMITED MILEAGE WARRANTY.

Free 30-day IMS tool rental including RMS rear main seal installation tool is now included with purchase of IMS Retrofit and IMS Solution kits from LN Engineering! Be sure to review the terms and conditions for IMS tool rental before placing your order.

Prevent costly engine failure by eliminating problematic ball-bearings or roller-bearings by backdating your IMS with a permanent, pressure fed oil lubricated plain bearing, just like in an aircooled Porsche. This patented design is the last IMS bearing you will ever need. Brought to you by the team that developed the original and often imitated IMS Retrofit™, the IMS Solution is the only permanent solution to catastrophic IMS bearing failures by complete omission of the problematic single row ball bearing and now the dual row ball bearing.

The IMS Solution became the first Patented IMS Retroit product on the market, granted US Patent 8,992,089 B2 on March 31, 2015. The IMS Solution is also protected by US Patent 9,416,697 B2 and US Patent 9,909,469.

Why buy an IMS Retrofit from LN Engineering?

As of 2020, with 35,000 IMS Retrofit and 3000 IMS Solutions installed since 2008, our IMS bearing replacements are the most trusted and used by hundreds of independent mechanics and dealerships worldwide.

LN Engineering offers fast and free shipping and has industry leading technical support. We also an IMS bearing replacement tool rental program, available exclusively to retail customers who purchase their IMS Retrofit or IMS Solution from the LN Engineering website.

IMS Solution as preventative maintenance:

• IMS replacement takes an average of 10-14 hours and requires the transmission to be removed. Tipronic 911 models require the engine and transmission to be removed as a complete unit to be able to separate engine and gearbox.
• Typically coupled with clutch and other maintenance such as replacement of RMS, AOS, Water Pump, Dual Mass Flywheel, etc.
• If an engine failure occurs, rebuilds take 60+ hours and can cost tens of thousands of dollars to fix. Once the IMS bearing has started to fail, it cannot be replaced safely as wear metal from the original bearing can damage the replacement bearing or other internal engine components.
• Engines must be pre-qualified prior to bearing replacement. To learn more about pre-qualification, visit https://lnengineering.com/products/ims-bearing-installation-tools/ims-pre-qualification.html

How do you install the IMS Solution?

 Download IMS Solution Installation Manual

What factory bearing does my engine have?

• 1997-1999: This engine featured a dual row bearing IMS.
• 2000-2001: These engines came from the factory with either a dual row or a single row bearing IMS. A single row flange measures 19.27mm deep and a dual row flange measures 13.34mm deep.
• 2002-2005: This engine featured a single row bearing IMS. Some late production 2005 models will have a non-servicable IMS.
• 2006-2008: These engines were fitted with a larger bearing, readiliy identifiable by the 22mm center nut, that is not serviceable without a complete teardown of the engine. Removal of the IMS bearing grease seal will ensure proper lubrication of the original bearing.
• If the engine in your car has been replaced, it will have whatever IMS bearing was in production for that model year of manufacture for the replacement engine.

Take advantage of free tool rental when purchasing your IMS Solution from LN Engineering

Note: Free basic technical support is provided through our ticketing system. Assistance with the IMS procedure is not provided outside of directives and videos provided online. Advanced Technical Support (ATS) is a paid service where you can speak to an actual technician experienced with the IMS procedure and your vehicle to assist in case you run into a problem you cannot solve on your own.

Need to have someone install your IMS bearing?

If you aren't a do it yourselfer and are planning on having your IMS bearing changed professionally, we recommend checking out Certified Installers as your first resource for this work to be completed. We do not recommend purchasing an IMS Retrofit or IMS Solution intermediate shaft bearing kit from us unless you are doing the work yourself or the shop you are planning on using explicitly asks you to supply the parts. Most shops do not allow customers to bring in their own parts; shops need to make money on both the parts and labor to stay in business, so please purchase your LN products from the shop that is doing the work on your Boxster, Cayman, or 911 to support your local independent Porsche mechanic.

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DESIGNED FOR THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE. 5 YEARS / NO MILEAGE LIMIT WARRANTY

NO MOVING PARTS. NO BALL BEARING. NO SERVICE INTERVAL. NO PROBLEM.

Prevent costly engine failure by eliminating problematic ball-bearings or roller-bearings by backdating your IMS with a permanent, pressure fed oil lubricated plain bearing, just like in an aircooled Porsche. This patented design is the last IMS bearing you will ever need. Brought to you by the team that developed the original and often imitated IMS Retrofit™, the IMS Solution is the only permanent solution to catastrophic IMS bearing failures by complete omission of the problematic single row ball bearing and now the dual row ball bearing.

The IMS Solution became the first Patented IMS Retroit product on the market, granted US Patent 8,992,089 B2 on March 31, 2015. The IMS Solution is also protected by US Patent 9,416,697 B2 and US Patent 9,909,469.

The 106-08.60 IMS Solution intermediate shaft bearing replacement kit for model year 2006 through 2008 Porsche Boxster, Cayman, and 911 engines requires engine disassembly for installation. All engines built in and after model year 2006 will have the larger non-serviceable IMS bearing, including replacement engines from Porsche, regardless of model year the engine is being installed in. The 106-08.60 IMS Solution replaces and upgrades the factory 6305 sealed ball bearing with an oil fed, plain bearing. The kit includes our exclusive 06-08 adapter bushing that backdates your 06-08 intermediate shaft to accept our 106-08.20 Single Row IMS Solution.

If you have a Porsche 996, 997, or 987 model with an M96 or M97 engine and the larger 2006-2008 non-serviceable IMS bearing, removing the grease seal off the IMS bearing will extend the life of your intermediate shaft bearing.

Warning: Under no circumstances do we recommend or advise boring out your engine block to allow extraction and replacement of the larger, non-serviceable IMS bearing due to foreign object debris that will be generated and will compromise the engine, leading to premature bearing and engine failure. Complete engine disassembly is required to remove and replace the 06-08 non-serviceable IMS bearing safely.

Warranty requires registration and compliance with program requirements. For more information and application guidelines please visit IMS Retrofit website. Free basic technical support is provided through our ticketing system. Assistance with the IMS procedure is not provided with installation of 06-08 IMS kits as these kits are intended for professional installation only. Advanced Technical Support (ATS) is a paid service where you can speak to an actual technician experienced with the IMS procedure and your vehicle to assist in case you run into a problem you cannot solve on your own.

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IMS Solution spares kit including replacement o-rings, oil line, fittings, and sealant. Also includes replacement o-rings for the spin on oil filter adapter. Learn More

Pair of cylinder head camshaft end plugs and aluminum tensioner seals (crush ring/washer). Must be replaced when carrying out IMS Retrofit or IMS Solution procedure. Learn More

Billet Washable 45-micron Racing Oil Filter. Increased porosity stainless mesh - 45 versus the 30 micron of the stock paper filter. For increased flow. For track use only with the IMS Solution or 106-01.3 spin on filter adapter for 2009 and later Boxster and Cayman models with the MA1/9A1 engine. Replaces Napa 1348 filter. Features: Billet Style Precision Machined Removable And Washable Filter Element Double Mesh Stainless Steel Element Quad Bypass Filter Design O-Rings On All Sealing Joints Magnet In Base To Collect Small Particles Filter measures 4.2" tall NOTE; We recommend running this filter in combination with the BRS 2 Quart Deep Sump and Stainless Skid Pan/Guard as this filter longer than the 1348 it replaces) Learn More

Replacement Napa Gold / Wix Filter for use with LN Engineering Spin On Oil Filter Adapter on vehicles equipped with the IMS Solution AND 2 quart deep sump with skid plate. Specifications Longer Filter (Napa 1068 / Wix 51068): 7-9 GPM, 21 micron, 8-11 PSI bypass, 275 PSI burst pressure Learn More

If you require technical assistance while installing one of our products outside the scope of basic email-only technical support through our ticketing system, we offer our paid Advanced Technical Support (ATS) with one of our service technicians familiar with your Porsche model. ATS availability for phone support limited by technician availability and must be scheduled. Support outside of normal business hours is available. Price per hour, minimum one (1) hour. Learn More

Timing Chain (cam to cam) for 5-chain 97-02 Boxster (986) and 99-01 911 (996) models. These should be replaced whenever you are replacing the variocam wear pads. Qty 2 required (one per head). Learn More

When replacing your IMS bearing, it's a must to check your cam timing deviation while carrying out the pre-qualification procedure. Is the cam timing deviation on your 5-chain 97-02 Boxster (986) or 99-01 911 (996) over 4 degrees? It's time to change your variocam wear pads! Qty 2 Timing Chain Rail Set for Solenoid Actuated Chain Adjuster required (one per cylinder head). We also recommend changing the 4th and 5th timing chains while in there. Learn More

Anytime you remove the drive plate, you need to replace these bolts as they are torque to yield (TTY). Drive Plate Bolt - Drive Plate to Crankshaft (10 X 1 X 25 mm). Fits Porsche Boxster, Cayman, 911 1997-2008 All Tiptronic models. Sold as a set of 8. Learn More

The stock flywheel bolts are torque to yield (TTY), so they need to be replaced every time they are removed. Part # 999 073 092 02 Cross Ref: 999-073-092-02 Set of 8 Flywheel Bolts Learn More