CarlosCA

All, searched forum for this and didn't find anything.

I've used the LN Engineering kit in the past and seems fine. Discovered the EPS kit which seems to have some differentiators such as cylindrical bearing and "oil feed" element. Does anyone have experience with this? Professional (or unprofessional for that matter) opinion on pros/cons of either, or better alternative altogether?

Realize these are all band-aids on a wound but point is to get peace of mind and drive the car worry-free!

Thanks --

AWDGuy

IMS solution is what you need.

install it, and forget about IMS issues for the rest of your life.

DBJoe996

^^What he said.

dporto

^^^What they said^^^

strathconaman

Let me put a wrench in this plan. Let's say that you lived 300 miles from the nearest IMS solution installer.

Then what.

bbboomer67

Just changed my IMS to the EPS version at 68k miles on a car I just purchased. The OEM IMS replaced was in great condition! Hope I never have to do this again. Two really good things: The clutch was gone and the rear main seal was leaking! Good timing!

Ahsai

20% OFF till Nov 30 (BN-20-OFF coupon code) https://lnengineering.com/

https://lnengineering.com/products/i...-solution.html

AWDGuy

jhbrennan

No wrench - I drove 200 miles to get to my nearest certified installer. Maybe a wrench if the car is not drivable or you suspect an imminent IMS bearing failure.

Ahsai

Looks like in addition to the discount, you get $300 store credit if you upgrade from existing IMS retrofit to IMS Solution.
http://imsrebates.com/

Schnell Gelb

If you want to use roller bearing IMS the benchmark is the RND (*Search).Keyword 'Thrust'.See the same product on LN Eng.

charlieaf92

What everyone else said. 300 miles isn't bad at all. Its just a 1 time trip and then you're done. Rent a trailer and take your car there if you're worried about miles. I'd imagine most shops could complete this in a day if you schedule it in advance.

JohnCA58

Ahsai, thanx for the info, been looking to buy 2 kits. I believe the solution is the best way to go, never having to replace again if keeping the car or adds value to the resale of the car.

Sula

Then you might decide to install it yourself.

That's my plan: All parts and supplies are in hand; work begins around the second week of December.

Wish me luck.

jhbrennan

Special tools too??