IMS Bearing Replacement – Birstall

Revolution Porsche Specialists use the EPS IMS Intermediate Shaft Bearing Upgrade. Eternal Fix with great success for IMS bearing replacements.

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

How much does it cost?

The prices below include fitting and a replacement RMS (Rear Main Seal) but exclude VAT at 20%:

Porsche Boxster 986

Porsche Boxster 987 (up to 2006)

Porsche 996

Porsche 997 Gen 1 (up to 2006)

Does my Porsche need an IMS bearing replacement?

If allowed to occur, IMS bearing failure can be one of the most expensive problems a Porsche owner can encounter, due to complete engine failure or a range of components being damaged by debris in the engine oil. Here are some signs that your Porsche may need an IMS bearing replacement:

• metallic debris in the oil filter
• oil leaking from the rear of the engine
• ownership of a 2000-2005 Porsche Boxster or 911

The team of technicians at Revolution Porsche Specialists in Birstall have a lengthy track record of successful IMS bearing replacement work and have the specialist tools required to fit the IMS Retrofit bearing. Our pricing for this work is significantly less than those charged by Porsche main dealers and you will receive far more personal service as well.

Revolution Porsche Specialists in Birstall are PPN members (Porsche Partner Network). This status isn’t won easily and makes us very proud. It gives us access to Porsche’s own diagnostic systems, and further demonstrates the depth and breadth of our experience and skill working on all water-cooled Porsche models.

To find out more about IMS Bearing Replacement in Birstall, contact us online or call us directly on 0113 468 6020

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