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Originally Posted by Bullet-Proof_Biscuit
Hello Troutman, great thread, read with interest, which side of Scotland are you in? I must visit the place some time, (Londoner - eww), and fish for some wild trout..
3, You noted your original IMB bearing was as new once the seals were removed, but also must note it was completely devoid of the gearing grease such a bearing requires to survive when sealed by the plastic sides.. I am a fan of the seal removal & splash oil feed lubrication strategy - as you have adopted for the replacement, I would like to copy this idea on my build.
Beers!
Harry
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I’ve removed three IMS bearings from my car over the last 7 years (two upgraded units) all had seals. The seals on every bearing I’ve pulled had failed and the bearings were full of oil. Removing the seal seems like a good idea. (And no there isn’t a reason to replace them this much, it’s always been a “while you’re in there” thing).
Cheers,