Aug 20, 2020 · Otherwise, you could inspect the IMS bearing flange to see if it has been replaced. Some retrofit bearings use the OEM flange so you can't always tell by this method either. I think the most reliable source would be a documented service order from a reputable repair shop.

Dec 15, 2024 · Flywheels and IMS Bearing My 2003 Boxster is in need of a clutch replacement. The mechanic I contacted suggested the possibility pf replacing the stock dual-mass flywheel with a slightly less expensive single-mass that also provides a small performance enhancement- so I am wondering about the possible downside of making what appears to be a no ...

Aug 1, 2022 · Unlike the factory Porsche IMS Bearing that had no service interval, replacement IMS roller and ball bearings have service intervals. The only exception to this is the IMS Solution that is designed for the lifetime of the engine and does not require any further servicing.

Jan 23, 2010 · Jake's replacement IMS bearing has only been available a relatively short time. Chances are your particular vehicle has not had the replacement bearing installed. But Jake keeps track of which engines he works on (not sure if his affiliates do), so he should be able to tell you if he's worked on your car. _____

Jul 30, 2021 · However, the IMS Solution is a permanent replacement that uses an oil fed plain bearing and that bearing has no service interval and is designed for the life of the engine. He also goes as far to say that if the original bearing has not failed by 50k miles that they never do and that is 100% false and could not be any further from the truth.

Feb 19, 2021 · I received the IMS and RMS parts and tools from LN Engineering last night. Today I installed both the new IMS bearing and the new rear main seal. There are no instructions included with the LN Engineering kit - so I downloaded the instructions for the dual bearing replacement from their website, and I figured out the RMS installation from posts ...

Nov 3, 2014 · I used my IMS tool: "LN Engineering Engine Intermediate Shaft Bearing Tool Set 1060813" that I purchased on Amazon. I tried a few wrong ways first, then managed to successfully extract the bearing from my 'practice engine' and reinstall it.

Jul 16, 2014 · By the time an IMS Bearing will make any amount of noise its late at Stage 3 failure. It won't make noise long before it fails. If you have an IMSB issue and you have noise, its already so late that foreign object debris has entered the oil system and has bypassed the filter at start up, creating engine- wide collateral damage thats silent.

Aug 12, 2015 · With the LN bearing, you generally receive a fully installed price from your mechanic. The mechanic removes the transmission, inspects the exterior cover of the bearing which tells him which bearing he needs. If he does a lot of …

Jun 3, 2012 · object debris is present from an IMS bearing that was in the process of failing or failed, we recommend installing a magnetic drain plug and spin-on full flow oil filtration kit (both sold separately). 5. Put engine at TDC, and lock out the pulley so the engine cannot turn over. 6. Pull cam plugs and make note of position.