944 /8 conversion, Open my wallet or run like hell ??? Options

[thelogo]

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d...6585543512.html



How fast are these and from someone who has never driven a 944
Whats it drive like ....




Should i open my wallet or run like hell

[Joemo5]

Iv got a buddy with a 5.3 LS iron block with manual steering and turbo trans. You cant steer without getting the car rolling and its a handful untill 10 mph. Its a quick car though. Mid 12's in the 1/4.

[thelogo]

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d...6602587806.html



This looks nice also

[Coondog]

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d...6602587806.html



This looks nice also

This is why your engine rebuild would cost more then the purchase of the car.

Intermediate Shaft Bearing Failures: The intermediate shaft bearing is probably the most troublesome of all of the M96/M97 engine problems. The intermediate shaft bearing (IMS bearing) supports the intermediate shaft on the flywheel end of the motor. Porsche designed these motors using a sealed ball bearing that is pressed into the intermediate shaft. These types of bearings are typically used in devices like copy machines and other machinery used in dry conditions. In theory, the area where Porsche designed the bearing to sit is supposed to be dry. However, after years of use within the engine, it would appear that oil and contaminants from the engine seep past the bearing seal, wash out the original lubricant, and become trapped inside. The result is that the bearing now operates in a less-than-ideal environment and begins to wear prematurely. When the bearing wears out, the timing chains on the engine may disengage, and the engine will quickly self-destruct. When the bearing does fail, foreign object debris from the bearing circulates throughout the engine, causing further damage to other areas in the engine.

[mepstein]

We have a former mechanic who is quite familiar with these engines. He charges about $2500 for an IMS bearing replacement including parts. Not a bad price to keep the engine going for another 100K.

[thelogo]

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d...6602587806.html



This looks nice also

This is why your engine rebuild would cost more then the purchase of the car.

Intermediate Shaft Bearing Failures: The intermediate shaft bearing is probably the most troublesome of all of the M96/M97 engine problems. The intermediate shaft bearing (IMS bearing) supports the intermediate shaft on the flywheel end of the motor. Porsche designed these motors using a sealed ball bearing that is pressed into the intermediate shaft. These types of bearings are typically used in devices like copy machines and other machinery used in dry conditions. In theory, the area where Porsche designed the bearing to sit is supposed to be dry. However, after years of use within the engine, it would appear that oil and contaminants from the engine seep past the bearing seal, wash out the original lubricant, and become trapped inside. The result is that the bearing now operates in a less-than-ideal environment and begins to wear prematurely. When the bearing wears out, the timing chains on the engine may disengage, and the engine will quickly self-destruct. When the bearing does fail, foreign object debris from the bearing circulates throughout the engine, causing further damage to other areas in the engine.

How did porsche get this ims bearing so wrong
Years of reputation for building quality flat engines erased because of 1 bearing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)

How did it slip passes the quality control at zuffenhausen? ???