Finely back home.
I will respond to your PM here Terry.
As for your dilemma, I think it's a no brainer.
You already have everything apart, and you are doing the job yourself, so most of the cost associated with the IMSB is covered.
The question now, is the cost of the bearing.
You have 2 options. LN for around $650, or pelican for $150.
Take in mind that the pelican kit includes the same single row bearing that you have in the car, and includes a new seal for the bearing cover.
The LN kit comes with an improved bearing (ceramic balls), improve center stud, and improved cover with a new seal.
It is your decision to make which one you want. I went with the LN, but I think the pelican one is a good alternative.
This way or the other, I whould replace the bearing. The hard part of the job is behind you.
Now I have a question. How exactly did you inspect the bearing?
In order to do that, you need to remove the 2 lower tensioners, and the bearing cover.
Once the cover is removed, and you don't have tension on the shaft, you can try wiggling the center stud and look for "play".
Please tell me you didn't do that without locking the camshaft an crankshaft first.
