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BYprodriver, I was not being critical of Jake, or anyone else, with my posts. What false statement are you talking about? Here is the quote from Jake that prompted my original (sarcastic) post:
"That said the pictures of failed components on my site is less than 20, the total of my database of component pics is over 11,000.
If I wanted to obliterate these vehicles and engines I'd post every single one of them.
Want a sample? Here ya go."
There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of reading comprehension involved with interpreting that statement. I assumed he was referring to failed IMS bearing photos as that is the subject of this thread. Why would photos of other failed components have any relevance? Is there a photo of a failed seat belt retractor or center console lid that will tank the value of our cars? I see now that he is referring to other component failures that have caused engines to self destruct, in addition to the IMS bearing.
Howe points out that even with a 10% failure rate, one would be hard pressed to find a professional engineer to testify that the design is defective. Maybe this is the reason no class action suit has been filed? Maybe the design isn't defective but the installation of the bearing is incorrect in some engines? maybe the design of the bearing is fine, but premature seal failure causes the bearing to fail? Maybe an imbalance somewhere else in the engine causes the bearing to fail? If anyone knows the answer, I sure haven't seen it published anywhere.
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