IMS Guardian alarm.
06-08-2013, 01:04 AM
#16
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A $250 Guardian Jr. IMHO is perfect for 996 owners...
As Jake has mentioned in other threads and the LN web site, magnetic chip detection can save you from more than just an IMS bearing failure, but it sounds *really good* at providing early detection (before engine damage) of that particular bearing coming apart.
For me, here is the ideal strategy for the vast majority of 996 owners...
I baffles me that you don't promote the Guardian Jr. just because you have knowledge of someone dumping their car after it went off. Every day that people dump cars without disclosing known problems... The net benefit of your Guardian system including benefits *beyond* just detecting an IMSB failure, coupled with its quite low cost, makes it a golden ticket for 996 owners.
And the $250 cost? That's less than a DIY oil change plus one of your spin-on filter adapters... An absolute no brainer in my book..
As Jake has mentioned in other threads and the LN web site, magnetic chip detection can save you from more than just an IMS bearing failure, but it sounds *really good* at providing early detection (before engine damage) of that particular bearing coming apart.
For me, here is the ideal strategy for the vast majority of 996 owners...
- Drive your car. Enjoy your car.
- Drop your oil pan, inspect for debris, clean.
- Install Guardian Jr. $250.
- Change your oil at 5K intervals.
- Drive your car. Enjoy your car.
- If and when you ever need to drop your transmission for a clutch or other service, upgrade/replace the IMSB.
- Keep the guardian installed, it can also early-detect other potential engine failure modes.
- Drive your car. Enjoy your car.
- And did I mention, drive and enjoy your car.
I baffles me that you don't promote the Guardian Jr. just because you have knowledge of someone dumping their car after it went off. Every day that people dump cars without disclosing known problems... The net benefit of your Guardian system including benefits *beyond* just detecting an IMSB failure, coupled with its quite low cost, makes it a golden ticket for 996 owners.
And the $250 cost? That's less than a DIY oil change plus one of your spin-on filter adapters... An absolute no brainer in my book..
06-08-2013, 11:40 AM
#17
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I baffles me that you don't promote the Guardian Jr. just because you have knowledge of someone dumping their car after it went off.
Every day that people dump cars without disclosing known problems..
I agree and people call me routinely and say "I just want to fix this thing and sell it". When that happens I won't help them at all, because I refuse to be part of that type of activity.
The net benefit of your Guardian system including benefits *beyond* just detecting an IMSB failure, coupled with its quite low cost, makes it a golden ticket for 996 owners.
And the $250 cost? That's less than a DIY oil change plus one of your spin-on filter adapters... An absolute no brainer in my book..
06-08-2013, 04:41 PM
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Hi Don,
how are you? Don't worry about this minor issue, the cars running really well and with a bit of peace of mind with the guardian installed. I obviously fitted it myself as I couldn't wait for you to fit it any longer.
Best wishes mate.
how are you? Don't worry about this minor issue, the cars running really well and with a bit of peace of mind with the guardian installed. I obviously fitted it myself as I couldn't wait for you to fit it any longer.
Best wishes mate.
06-09-2013, 02:34 PM
#19
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The front spoiler is working out well. Looking for the rear now.
Cheers!
