IMS Bearings

Intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing kit - for Porsche

The 8102 has been developed specifically for the quick and safe removal and replacement of the Porsche IMS (Intermediate Shaft) bearing on the M96 and M97 engines fitted to all water cooled 911, Boxster and Cayman models from 1999 through to 2008. Complete with the camshaft and crankshaft timing tools.

Porsche Applications: 911, Boxster, Cayman (1999 - 2008).
Engine code applications include: M96, M97.
Kit includes camshaft and crankshaft locking tools for both early and late engines.
2 methods for removal of the bearing are provided. Bearing installation as per OEM instruction.
Made in Sheffield. IMPORTANT: ensure the force screw is well lubricated with molybdenum disulphide grease before use.

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8102

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IMS Intermediate Shaft Bearing Upgrade. Eternal Fix
for M96 Engines and Early M97.01

Fits:
Porsche 996 C2 3.4L 1998 - 2001
Porsche 996 C2 3.6L 2002 - 2004
Porsche 996 C4 3.4L 1999>>
Porsche 996 C4 3.6L 2000>>
Porsche 996 C4 3.4L 2001>>
Porsche 996 C4 3.6L 2002 - 2004
Porsche 996 C4S 3.6L 2002- 2005

Porsche 997 C2 3.6L 2005 M96.05
Porsche 997 C2S 3.8L 2005 M97.01**
Porsche 997 C4 3.6L 2005 M96.05
Porsche 997 C4S 3.8L 2005 M97.01**
**Engine (3.8) number up to M97/01 68509790 has the older IMS bearing (this product fits) and Engine number from M97/01 68509791 has the larger revised IMS. (this product does not fit)

Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997 - 1999
Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2000 - 2003
Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2004 - 2005
Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2000 - 2005
Porsche Boxster 987 2.7L / 3.2L / 3.4L

**M96 Engine only 

Fits engine types: Carrera 996 M96 engines, Boxster 986 M96 Engines, Boxster 987 M96 Engines, Carrera 997 M96 & M97.01 **Engine (3.8) number up to M97/01 68509790 has the older IMS bearing (this product fits) and Engine number from M97/01 68509791 has the larger revised IMS. (this product does not fit)

IMS Eternal Fix retro fit kit installs in-car without removal or disassembly of the engine required. The Cylindrical Bearing with Thrust Control design has a load capacity 5 times greater than the inferior, failure prone, Ball Bearing solutions on the market!

Why Cylindrical is Best?
Cylindrical Bearings have very high load bearing capacity, 5 times more than Ball Bearing. Cylindrical Bearings are used in, High Temp & Low Viscosity Lubrication such as Automatic Transmissions. They can carry extreme lateral pressure without wear to the friction surfaces. This is because the bearing friction surface is flat not concave.

IMS Intermediate Shaft Bearing Upgrade – EPS Eternal Fix (M96 / Early M97.01) Prevent future IMS-related engine damage with the EPS Eternal Fix for the well-known Porsche IMS bearing issue. Unlike common ball-bearing upgrades, EPS uses a patented cylindrical roller bearing with thrust control, engineered to separate axial (thrust) loads from radial (running) loads for long-term durability.

What makes EPS different?

Many bearing upgrades can be compromised when thrust loads act on the bearing rollers. EPS’s patented design ensures the rollers carry radial load only, while the axial load is carried around the full perimeter of the outer race. This reduces overload conditions and delivers a solution engineered to last the life of the engine. 

Key benefits

Patented cylindrical bearing with thrust control (not a ball-bearing solution)

In-car installation: designed to be pressed into the rear of the engine without engine disassembly EPS states significantly increased load capacity vs typical ball-bearing upgrades (often quoted as up to 12x)

Backed by an EPS 5-year warranty

Recommended to install alongside the Rear Main (#8) Seal and Housing

Important fitment note (997 3.8L M97.01) Engine numbers up to M97/01 68509790 use the older IMS bearing (fits). Engine number M97/01 68509791 onwards has the larger revised IMS (does not fit). Please verify engine number before ordering.

For More Information CLICK HERE

For Installation Instructions CLICK HERE

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IMS Tool Kit by EPS



Bearing puller and adapter for extracting the existing bearing from the original center stud/bearing support (shown above)
Bearing driver tool to allow easy installation of the new bearing (shown above)
"Easy Out" adapter to allow extraction of bearing using the EPS bearing puller when and if the center stud/bearing support is broken or breaks during extraction
Crankshaft Pully TDC Lock Pin to secure the engine at the proper position to do an IMS Retrofit
Camshaft locks for both early 5-chain and later 3-chain engines (kit includes one ea.)

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Outright IMS Boring Tool for Installing IMS Bearing



This boring tool can be also be rented from us
for installing our 62mm IMS kit Code: 987997IMS62MM. For rental please see other listings.

When you purchase this product you will be supplied with brand new set of tools that haven't been used on any jobs.
We will not accept a return of this part if we find out that it is in used condition.


For IMS Boring Tool instructions please CLICK HERE

Rental IMS Boring Tool for Installing IMS Bearing



This boring tool can be purchased or rented from us
for installing our 62mm IMS kit Code: 987997IMS62MM

Costs
The boring tool cost will be refunded once the tool is returned to us and checked. The boring tool can also be purchased outright for £1895.00

For IMS Boring Tool instructions please CLICK HERE

The Supplemental Tool kit is required for installation of the Single Row and Dual row IMS Solution and also for M96 /MY06-08 Upgrade - kit 106-08.30

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