Need some help please anyone ... I've owned my 2002 996 Carrera 4 Cabriolet with c78k miles for about 3 years now, it has pretty much a full service history with OPC's, I think just one Specialist service/attention along the way. Since ownership I have had Exeter Porsche OPC look after it each year who tell me its a very sound car, sailed thru recent MOT etc.
My budget for spend on the car is reasonably limited, I cannot be sure whether the IMS bearing has ever shown any signs of trouble or even been replaced - I suspect not.
Although I have owned a 40 year old MGB and sort of restored it and therefore capable to a certain level I cannot even think of undertaking any work on this 996!!
I only run the car for c2,500 miles per year (yes I know I should 'Drive' it)! but I have a real nervousness now kicking in that the IMS may collapse and I have no car as I cannot afford to replace the engine.
So ...
1. Should I sell it?
2. Risk continuing to drive it?
3. Or goodness knows how pay a ridiculous amount of money to have the IMS replaced by a specialist, as OPC is out of the question with their rate of costs?
4. If I need to get the work done who should I take it to - any recommendations?
All help and guidance much appreciated
Keatesy
My budget for spend on the car is reasonably limited, I cannot be sure whether the IMS bearing has ever shown any signs of trouble or even been replaced - I suspect not.
Although I have owned a 40 year old MGB and sort of restored it and therefore capable to a certain level I cannot even think of undertaking any work on this 996!!
I only run the car for c2,500 miles per year (yes I know I should 'Drive' it)! but I have a real nervousness now kicking in that the IMS may collapse and I have no car as I cannot afford to replace the engine.
So ...
1. Should I sell it?
2. Risk continuing to drive it?
3. Or goodness knows how pay a ridiculous amount of money to have the IMS replaced by a specialist, as OPC is out of the question with their rate of costs?
4. If I need to get the work done who should I take it to - any recommendations?
All help and guidance much appreciated
Keatesy