In this thread piper6909 refers to the NSK BD20-17 available from 123bearings as a replacement for the original dual row IMSB.
IMS failures on automatics?
Has anyone actually tried this bearing? I just got a quote of $113.51 US. They are located in France.
I am again pondering the IMSB question for my 2000 Boxster's original engine. The factory bearing seems to be OK so I may just leave it (as I have done in 2 other engines), but it would be easier to change it with the engine out, which it will be for awhile.
I will NOT be using any of the LN kits... too pricey for a 20 year old car.
The Fvd Brombacher kit at $395 US looks interesting, but a new bearing for about $200 all in would be better... for me.
Sure wish Ben Burner would come back with a report on the custom ceramic bearing he installed. Imo000 over on rennlist tried another ceramic (from Boca?) and it did not end well.