The Porsche 996 IMS Bearing: Risk, Reality, and What to Do About It
Every prospective 996 buyer eventually has the conversation. Sometimes it comes from a well-meaning acquaintance who once heard something about Porsches and engines. Sometimes it's the third Rennlist thread you've read at midnight before putting in an offer. Sometimes it's a PPI report with a paragraph that starts "the IMS bearing..." and suddenly the whole deal feels different.
Porsche 996 Common Torque Specifications (Maintenance and DIY Jobs)
Complete Porsche 996 torque specifications for all variants (1998–2005): Carrera, C4, C4S, Turbo, GT2, and GT3. Every major DIY job covered — oil drain, spark plugs, wheel bolts, suspension, brakes, flywheel, and more. Source-verified with conflict flags where specs differ.