Which is the most reliable IMS replacement bearing?
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So I just bought a 2005 911 C2S with 98,000 miles on it. As near as I can tell, the engine serial number indicates that it has the smaller, serviceable bearing (Engine Serial Number is 119770168503748). I didn't get a service history on the car and I can only assume that it hasn't been replaced yet. At 98k miles, I figure I'll be in for a rebuild sometime soon but in the meantime, I plan to make this engine last as long as possible (DT40 Oil, 160 degree thermostat, frequent oil changes, etc). What's the best simple bearing (not oiled IMS solution) choice? LN? EPS?
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The IMS Solution. Period
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2009 C2S 191K
Why no "oiled" solution? The fundamental issue with this engine design is this bearing is not oil fed... as was since the 1960s.
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Why no "oiled" solution? The fundamental issue with this engine design is this bearing is not oil fed... as was since the 1960s.
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https://imssolution.com/
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Because the IMS Solution is $2k just for the kit, plus the engine case has to be machined for installation. There’s not a local shop that I trust to do the work. My engine currently has 97k on it and I’m guessing it will need a rebuild sooner rather than later. It seens to me to make sense to add an oil fed solution when I do the full rebuild and switch to nikasil cylinders.
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Hi Bruce
Because the IMS Solution is $2k just for the kit, plus the engine case has to be machined for installation. There’s not a local shop that I trust to do the work. My engine currently has 97k on it and I’m guessing it will need a rebuild sooner rather than later. It seens to me to make sense to add an oil fed solution when I do the full rebuild and switch to nikasil cylinders.
Because the IMS Solution is $2k just for the kit, plus the engine case has to be machined for installation. There’s not a local shop that I trust to do the work. My engine currently has 97k on it and I’m guessing it will need a rebuild sooner rather than later. It seens to me to make sense to add an oil fed solution when I do the full rebuild and switch to nikasil cylinders.
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in my opinion - unless you have tell - tale signs something is wrong like smoking/black tail pipes/engine noises - there is no reason I would assume 98k on the engine is end of its service life. just my 2 cents
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Thanks for all of the input. I’ve decided to go with the oil fed IMS Solution. While I’m in there I’ll be doing a new clutch and RMS. I’ve got the work scheduled for early August.
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i mean, i'm in ATX so if you want to see what the oil line looks like i can throw my car on the lift and show you why the groove is cut on the motor..i have the full IMS solution intstalled on my 4L FSI motor...