Sorting Out the 2005 Porsche 911 IMS Bearing Issue

If you've been scrolling through classifieds looking for a sports car, you've probably realized that the 2005 porsche 911 ims bearing situation is one of those things that keeps potential buyers up at night. It's the "boogeyman" of the water-cooled Porsche world. You find a beautiful Arctic Silver 997, the price looks right, the interior is mint, and then you remember all those forum threads about engines "grenading" themselves without warning. It's enough to make anyone second-guess their dream of owning a flat-six. ...

May 3, 2026 · 7 min · Golden Joelle