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Originally Posted by Homeoboxter
I think this is the same exact bearing that was built into these cars in the factory, so it`s proven to be good since in most cars it lasts way over 100k miles. In general, I don`t see the advantage of the ceramic hybrid bearing over the original steel ball dual row for this application. When I rebuilt my engine I went with a roller bearing + ball bearing combo, but I might replace it to one like this when I decide to sell the car, as the bearing I used is unique and is not from a reputable source and buyers don`t like that.
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I recently read your entire thread in the Show and Tell Gallery and was struck by your unique approach to the IMSB challenge. Impressive, both your bearing solution and the entire thread.
If I do use this bearing the next question in my mind is whether to remove the bearing seal at installation time and make it an oil lubed bearing from the beginning. The three IMSBs that I have looked at were all practically greaseless at 90,000, 97,000 and 115.000 miles.