Why did I install an EPS Bearing??
06-22-2022, 11:06 AM
#91
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Sure.
Plenty of ways to handle service procedures. My personal preference is to have the engine dropped if replacing these items for one simple reason. It gives me and my indy a more comprehensive view to see what you have and what in addition should be replaced or watched closely.
Comes down to your preference and objectives. But yeah, unfortunately there is always a cost one way or another with a 20 year old classic sports car.
Plenty of ways to handle service procedures. My personal preference is to have the engine dropped if replacing these items for one simple reason. It gives me and my indy a more comprehensive view to see what you have and what in addition should be replaced or watched closely.
Comes down to your preference and objectives. But yeah, unfortunately there is always a cost one way or another with a 20 year old classic sports car.
Last edited by GC996; 06-22-2022 at 12:34 PM.
07-05-2022, 06:56 PM
#92
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I just completed the install today. I will say, the instructions are basically useless. You are installing it blind which very easily could lead to installing it wrong. It also leads to lack of confidence in the installers part.
Its the little things.. but overall with gaps in the instructions filled in it went in easy.
Gaps I found:
1- instructions are from before they started including the updated flange, bolts and before they included the punch and end caps.
2- the flange and stud are different than the photos
3- the bearing tool doesn't technically bottom out... the bearing does
4- the center shaft/stud has about 1mm of fore and aft movement before you tighten it up. This is normal. Do not take the bearing out or lose sleep.
5- instructions don't really talk too much about the size of the hole you punch in the IMS cover.. it says small which is relative. I basically punched it until I felt there was a hole.. but that sucks. I have no idea how big or small the hole should be. The punch should be more refined to only allow the correct size hole.
6- thread locker install specs are misleading.
That is about it.... I feel that overall the install went well. Fingers crossed that it stands the test of time.
Its the little things.. but overall with gaps in the instructions filled in it went in easy.
Gaps I found:
1- instructions are from before they started including the updated flange, bolts and before they included the punch and end caps.
2- the flange and stud are different than the photos
3- the bearing tool doesn't technically bottom out... the bearing does
4- the center shaft/stud has about 1mm of fore and aft movement before you tighten it up. This is normal. Do not take the bearing out or lose sleep.
5- instructions don't really talk too much about the size of the hole you punch in the IMS cover.. it says small which is relative. I basically punched it until I felt there was a hole.. but that sucks. I have no idea how big or small the hole should be. The punch should be more refined to only allow the correct size hole.
6- thread locker install specs are misleading.
That is about it.... I feel that overall the install went well. Fingers crossed that it stands the test of time.
07-05-2022, 07:36 PM
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He sold the car back in 2017. And, someone got a killer deal at only $15,650 for a coupe 996. That car is probably worth close $30,000 or more today.
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...rm-gain-2.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...rm-gain-2.html
07-07-2022, 07:58 AM
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He sold the car back in 2017. And, someone got a killer deal at only $15,650 for a coupe 996. That car is probably worth close $30,000 or more today.
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...rm-gain-2.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...rm-gain-2.html
^^ Assuming the bearing hasn’t given up the ghost^^… 😉
07-07-2022, 09:34 AM
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10-26-2022, 12:31 PM
#97
This is not a flame…Your use of the word “Solution” in “it doesn’t matter who’s solution you choose”, is misleading, confusing, and just plain wrong. The fact is that there is only one “IMS Solution”. It is the only “do it once and you’re done” IMS bearing that’s available, and it’s patented. So yes, it does matter who’s “solution” you choose…
10-26-2022, 12:48 PM
#98
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Now if we can just get new buyers to scope the bores and check the service records to see whats been serviced and when before buying we can eliminate the bore scoring issues and typical failures that hit the RL airwaves.
But what will we have to talk about?
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10-28-2022, 06:36 PM
#100
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Is that the one that has you bore out the crankcase if you have the large non- serviceable bearing? Oh yeah, that’s a “solution”… 🙄😏
10-29-2022, 03:02 AM
#101
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I don’t think it’s the same. TuneRS and Vertex are different shops and geographically about 3hrs from each other, I’m not 100% but to my knowledge Vertex bores the flange…. Ask me how I know.
10-29-2022, 08:19 AM
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10-29-2022, 10:35 AM
#104
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Yeah but I do try to spread the word, in general TuneRS has a good rep down here and also the dry ice cleaning place. I don’t particularly care to fight with people in regards to the bearing but EPS makes a good one and the Vertex bore install isn’t the best choice.
With all that said I can see why people can get annoyed with LN calling their product the “solution” when there are many variables and stipulations to what’s considered a proper candidate…. It should be absolute. Like @GC996 said earlier, we’re at a point that the IMS failure shouldn’t be a thing anymore with all the fantastic options available.
With all that said I can see why people can get annoyed with LN calling their product the “solution” when there are many variables and stipulations to what’s considered a proper candidate…. It should be absolute. Like @GC996 said earlier, we’re at a point that the IMS failure shouldn’t be a thing anymore with all the fantastic options available.
10-29-2022, 04:14 PM
#105
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Yeah but I do try to spread the word, in general TuneRS has a good rep down here and also the dry ice cleaning place. I don’t particularly care to fight with people in regards to the bearing but EPS makes a good one and the Vertex bore install isn’t the best choice.
With all that said I can see why people can get annoyed with LN calling their product the “solution” when there are many variables and stipulations to what’s considered a proper candidate…. It should be absolute. Like @GC996 said earlier, we’re at a point that the IMS failure shouldn’t be a thing anymore with all the fantastic options available.
With all that said I can see why people can get annoyed with LN calling their product the “solution” when there are many variables and stipulations to what’s considered a proper candidate…. It should be absolute. Like @GC996 said earlier, we’re at a point that the IMS failure shouldn’t be a thing anymore with all the fantastic options available.
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