2 Year Warranty
We take pride in the quality of our work and stand behind Porsche repairs with a 2 Year / 24,000 Mile Warranty including Parts, Labor, and Taxes.
Dealer Capabilities
We have the same Porsche factory diagnostic tools and equipment as the Porsche dealer.
Porsche Expertise
Over 25 years of combined experience working on European car models, we have quite a few IMS Bearing Retrofits under our belts.
FREE Local Shuttle
Need a ride? No problem, we will gladly give you a ride home or to work when you need it.
- Porsche Air Conditioning
- Porsche Air Filter
- Porsche Alignment
- Porsche Battery Replacement
- Porsche Brakes
- Porsche Check Engine Light
- Porsche Clutch
- Porsche Diagnostics
- Porsche Cooling System
- Porsche Emissions
- Porsche Engine Repair
- Porsche Engine Replacement
- Porsche Exhaust Systems
- Porsche Fluid Flush
- Porsche Fuel Filter
- Porsche Fuel Injection
- Porsche Headlight Replacement
- Porsche Oil Change & Lube
- Porsche Pre-Purchase Inspection
- Porsche Radiator
- Porsche Emissions
- Porsche Scheduled Maintenance
- Porsche 996/997 IMS Bearing Retrofit
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Servicing Porsche Owners for over 10 years! Let KCC service your Porsche at our Homer Glen Auto Repair Shop.
Porsche Maintenance and Service by KCC. Best choice in Homer Glen for Porsche Repairs.
That dreaded IMS Bearing… A small component which can lead to BIG problems!
The IMS, intermediate shaft, bearing for Porsche engines went through multiple design revisions from 1999 to 2006, including both single- and dual-row bearing designs, without ever adequately resolving the ball bearing issue.
Eventually, the M96 and M97 engines were replaced by the “9A1″ engine, the first 911-bound engine to completely dispense with the intermediate shaft system altogether in favor of a system that drives the camshafts directly off the crankshaft.
What can you do if you own a 911 with an M96 or M97 engine to prevent IMS bearing failure?
Luckily, there are a few options for IMS Bearing replacements. The choice is either a LN Engineering Retrofit Kit or a IMS Bearing Solution which includes modifying the oil filter housing to provide a direct oil feed for the IMS Bearing.
At KCC we have all of the necessary special tools and expertise to install either the retrofit upgrade or the “IMS Solution”.
Our recommendation for 911 or boxster owners is to have the IMS bearing upgrade performed on your car. We don’t advise rushing out to immediately have it done before putting even one more mile on your engine, necessarily, but it’s probably best to go ahead and do it at the same time another procedure is done, like a clutch replacement, rear main seal, or any other job where there is a lot of overlapping labor involved that you can take advantage of to save money.
Planning in this way means you can still enjoy your Porsche without the anticipation of imminent engine failure with every squeeze of the throttle.
In addition to your own peace of mind, it will preserve the resale value of the car when the time comes to sell. Most savvy prospective buyers won’t even consider purchasing a car that doesn’t have an IMS upgrade in its service history, and if they do, you can and should expect to have to significantly lower the asking price.
What are the service intervals for the IMS Upgrade or IMS Solution?
Porsche Service in Homer Glen
KCC offers the best service for your Porsche in Homer Glen. You can rely on us for all of your Porsche repairs and maintenance issues. We can save you up to 50% off the dealer prices our certified technicians have years of experience servicing Porsches.
If you are looking for an affordable alternative to get your Porsche service in Homer Glen our team at KCC is the best choice.
We use the latest Porsche technology to diagnose any issues with your beloved car. As a matter of fact, we have all the same capabilities as the Porsche dealer at a significantly lower cost.
KCC offers everything your late model or classic Porsche Boxster, Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera, 911, 928, 944 or any other Porsche model needs to stay in top shape, whether it’s repair, maintenance, or even high-performance or track-oriented upgrades.
Porsche Services: Brakes, Tune-ups, Engine diagnostics, Engine Repair, Oil changes, Timing belt, oil pump, water pump, IMS bearing replacement, IMS retrofit, IMS upgrade, IMS Solution, AC repair, suspension, performance installations, shocks, cooling system, tires & alignments, check engine light, rotors, etc.