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Steve Tinker · 01-16-2016, 01:54 PM

Yes I have a relatively early dual row bearing in my 2001 car, though looking at the build date (Feb 2001) the engine was probably built in 2000 before being shipped to Finland for final assembly.
I had the LN ceramic dual row bearing installed in 2010 which was probably one of the first in Australia I think - not many indies had even heard of IMS problems here then. I had it installed in Brisbane as there was (and still is) a question mark on my capabilities of removing the gearbox & installing the bearing on my own. Old age I guess, as I would have relished the challenge 20 years ago....

01-16-2016, 01:54 PM	#8
Steve Tinker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,522	Yes I have a relatively early dual row bearing in my 2001 car, though looking at the build date (Feb 2001) the engine was probably built in 2000 before being shipped to Finland for final assembly. I had the LN ceramic dual row bearing installed in 2010 which was probably one of the first in Australia I think - not many indies had even heard of IMS problems here then. I had it installed in Brisbane as there was (and still is) a question mark on my capabilities of removing the gearbox & installing the bearing on my own. Old age I guess, as I would have relished the challenge 20 years ago.... __________________ 2001 Boxster S (triple black). Sleeping easier with LN Engineering/Flat 6 IMS upgrade, low temp thermostat & underspeed pulley. 2001 MV Agusta F4.