Car's in for IMS Solution
04-07-2017, 01:56 PM
#31
Captain Obvious
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It is fair if you want to remedy the known issue of this engine aka do it properly.
A used engine is still over 2 X the cost with no guarantee that the IMS is bad. Or it has scored cylinders, or it has a failing thrust washer, or its weak rod bolts have stretched/will snap....or the IMS paddle snaps...or one of 5 (or 3) timing chain snaps....
but heh, Im sure you'll want to argue that!
A used engine is still over 2 X the cost with no guarantee that the IMS is bad. Or it has scored cylinders, or it has a failing thrust washer, or its weak rod bolts have stretched/will snap....or the IMS paddle snaps...or one of 5 (or 3) timing chain snaps....
but heh, Im sure you'll want to argue that!
I get it, people are extremely afraid from what they find on the internet. If you ask a mortician, they will tell you everyone is dying too. That's just how perception of view works. I'm not saying there isn't a problem with that bearing, there is BUT it's a lot less of a problem than it appears. But since it makes the OP sleep better than sure, why not go with it.
I'm a DIYer so my point of view is different than most people and $7K to change the clutch and this bearing is stupid expensive to me.
04-07-2017, 02:23 PM
#32
And my point of view 
is while the the engine is open, you better address the known weaknesses of the engine while its open. Easy as that.
We all have different point of view's, nothing wrong with his approach if it makes him happy and confident in his car.
FYI - I would not pay that amount for this work either. But I'm not the OP and its not my car. I'm not going to tell him what he is doing is wrong or right. He's made up his mind and is happy with the decision.
is while the the engine is open, you better address the known weaknesses of the engine while its open. Easy as that.We all have different point of view's, nothing wrong with his approach if it makes him happy and confident in his car.
FYI - I would not pay that amount for this work either. But I'm not the OP and its not my car. I'm not going to tell him what he is doing is wrong or right. He's made up his mind and is happy with the decision.
04-07-2017, 02:34 PM
#34
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I have a supercharged E36 that I did some work on myself, but that was before kids and when I had a 2 car garage I could work in.
04-07-2017, 02:49 PM
#35
04-07-2017, 02:55 PM
#36
Then again, I was well into cars before meeting her and she knew about my obsession when she married me. ha!
04-07-2017, 02:57 PM
#37
Drifting
Not sure how much additional safety margin that gives you as the upgraded bearings are better then the already upgraded bearing that was in my 997. Is your a 996 or 7? And since you did the rebuild yourself your way better qualified to make that decision then I am
I don't currently track my car as my warranty doesn't allow it. I expect to go back to the track but that will be a couple of seasons from now. I would have no qualms with the upgraded bearing
I don't currently track my car as my warranty doesn't allow it. I expect to go back to the track but that will be a couple of seasons from now. I would have no qualms with the upgraded bearing
04-07-2017, 03:27 PM
#39
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It doesn't last forever but a the price LN charges many people feel it will. It would get annoying having to do the job every 3 years.
04-07-2017, 03:30 PM
#40
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04-07-2017, 03:43 PM
#41
During Jakes course, it was recommended to be changed every 50k miles IIRC. treat it like a timing belt. It wears and it will eventually fail.
04-07-2017, 04:27 PM
#42
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04-07-2017, 05:26 PM
#43
Captain Obvious
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I have 3 kids, spent a lot evenings after I put them to bed working on my car. that meant my wife and I didn't get to spend a lot of time together. I think she was happier hearing the engine turn over for the 1st time in 2 years than I was.
Then again, I was well into cars before meeting her and she knew about my obsession when she married me. ha!
Then again, I was well into cars before meeting her and she knew about my obsession when she married me. ha!
The way I look at a project is "one bolt at a time" and eventually it will be finished, as long as I don't take on other projects in between. I usually work 1hr each evening when I feel like on a car and then slowly it gets done. Weekends I try to do more if I can but as long as the projet is moving along, even if slowly, it will one day be done.
04-07-2017, 05:58 PM
#44
Looks like we have more in common than I thought. I stopped after 2 kids though. The way I look at a project is "one bolt at a time" and eventually it will be finished, as long as I don't take on other projects in between. I usually work 1hr each evening when I feel like on a car and then slowly it gets done. Weekends I try to do more if I can but as long as the projet is moving along, even if slowly, it will one day be done.
The way I look at a project is "one bolt at a time" and eventually it will be finished, as long as I don't take on other projects in between. I usually work 1hr each evening when I feel like on a car and then slowly it gets done. Weekends I try to do more if I can but as long as the projet is moving along, even if slowly, it will one day be done.
