Hello, I'll go to replace my IMS, but the problem I have is it mount a dual row bearing.
If were a single row bearing, I would made like "barracuda" of soloporsche spanish forum, who buy a SKF bearing, and insert a 12mm screw, but in the dual row bearing the big problem is the bearing clip.

In my situation there is only 2 ways, the Ln retrofit kit, or the insaro kit.

I want to ask you if someone has tried to mount a aftermarket bearing and a large screw. thanks.

 

pelican has a single row but use a spacer to act like a dual row bearing....

 

I thinking about, but I don't know if there is a good idea, and the exact thikness of this spacer.

 

not to many choices.... I like the LN kit, they make the dual row.

 

yes, I like too, but the barracuda's solution is cheaper. Otherwise I'll buy the Ln kit.

 

link for barracuda's solution?

 

Cheaper isn't necessarily better.

The stock IMS bearing isn't necessarily bad....so why replace it with something cheap?

I don't understand that logic personally, but to each their own

 

You'll get what you pay for. One issue with the bearing is the bearing, the other is the stud but the other is the flange... if you don't upgrade all of them, then you haven't really done anything.

Spend the money to do it right, else you could create a very expensive experiment for yourself.

 

I agree, considering what is at stake.... diff between the bearing kits are nill compared to the total costs of the job, labor... with clutch, flywheel, bearing.... etc.

 

ahh yeah..... be cheap n go for it! Let me know how it works out for ya

 

You may save a few $$$ in the beginning but you'll probably pay for in the end. Research the LN product and I believe you will appreciate its value. This is coming from a guy who picked up a like new, dead-in-the-water 986. I sourced a sound replacement motor and the seller made sure it had the improved LN bearing upgrade.

It's a lot cheaper than replacing a motor and a pile easier. In my mind this is clearly an example of, "You get what you pay for".

 

This is the barracuda solution:

http://www.soloporsche.com/showthread.php?t=33716

He mount an hibrid ceramic bearing, that is 10 times harder than original. I think this is a good solution with a good relationship quality-price.

 

Hmmmm...4 posts...You sound like a sales person for this product. I can't predict crap but I forecast your Rennlist involvement will end shortly.

 

I researched this when I was replacing the IMS. I sourced a dual row ceramic bearing similar to the L&N (maybe same one), but both were slightly narrower than OEM. You would have to shim it if you used the original flange. L&N solves this by re-engineering the flange and improving in the process with a bigger shaft.

It is not worth risking a few hundred dollars with the down side being 100x the savings.

Go with the L&N and sleep at night.

 

Your first post here is about retrofitting an IMS bearing and you discuss shafts, flanges, hybrid ceramics, etc. ? Hard to believe you just found Rennlist.

If by some chance I'm wrong and your question is legitimate...

Wayne at Pelican is developing a cheaper solution for you. Just wait a bit.

However, I went with the LNE bearing. A bearing that has been fully engineered, tested, and used without incident in dozens of cars for 2+ years without a problem........ for less than a set of Michelin rear tires ? That's a no brainer.

If you think $600 is too expensive for the LNE kit I think your priorities are out of order. I thought it was cheap (given the cost of many other parts for this car)...and I ain't rich, so every dollar counts on my budget.

Also, just from the tone of your posts I would venture that you'd be buying the LNE kit with Euros, which would make it an even better buy for you.

If what I suspect about your posts is correct, I think you ought to put a tennis ball in there and call it a day.