Yet another IMS "solution"

[Jake Raby]

This retains a ball bearing. It does not share the art that makes the IMS Solution unique. Though oil is delivered to the IMS bearing area, it is not fed to a plain bearing like it is in the IMS Solution.

Oil is also robbed from a different point from the engine and there is a reason why we decided not to use that location to feed the IMS Solution.

I developed the IMS Solution because I did not want a ball bearing to reside within my engines. The ball bearing is the problem and the source of all evil. Anything else is just a band aid.

[Joe B]

Maybe it would be a good idea to use for the 3rd generation, larger, non-removeable IMSB for which Jake has not developed an IMS Solution.

[Jake Raby]

Originally Posted by Joe B

Maybe it would be a good idea to use for the 3rd generation, larger, non-removeable IMSB for which Jake has not developed an IMS Solution.

Actually we have developed a solution for that application. The installation of the unit offers a lot of installation compromises and because of that we have chosen to continue working on it before releasing it. I don't believe in compromise.

The majority of the issues that are found occur with the 01-05 engines, which is why we have made that IMS Solution the priority when bringing units to the market.

Having options on the market are good things for everyone from consumer right up to the guys at the top of the food chain. Without things like this, what I do would be very boring.

[mts]

Originally Posted by Jake Raby

Actually we have developed a solution for that application. The installation of the unit offers a lot of installation compromises and because of that we have chosen to continue working on it before releasing it. I don't believe in compromise.

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That is good news. I have been thinking of picking up a 987, but have resisted due to the IMS issues. A solution to the larger IMS bearing problems would eliminate that hesitation.

Do you expect this project to be complete by 12/31/13?

[schoir]

Originally Posted by Jake Raby

This retains a ball bearing. It does not share the art that makes the IMS Solution unique. Though oil is delivered to the IMS bearing area, it is not fed to a plain bearing like it is in the IMS Solution.

Oil is also robbed from a different point from the engine and there is a reason why we decided not to use that location to feed the IMS Solution.

I developed the IMS Solution because I did not want a ball bearing to reside within my engines. The ball bearing is the problem and the source of all evil. Anything else is just a band aid.

The band aid comment cannot be too comforting to all of those who have had LN Engineering bearings installed either at Jake's shop, independent shops or DIY.

Having purchased an (double row) LN Engineering ceramic bearing myself, I sincerely hope that it's not just a band aid.

Apparently, the TuneRS direct oil injection solution can also be applied to LN Engineering bearings, so that may be the way to go. My reasoning is that since there have fewer failures than you can count on one hand with the LN Engineering bearing prior to direct oil injection, this approach might just make it bullet proof, without introducing any other unknowns or unnecessary complications.

Again, I remember everyone stressing that the lack of lubrication due to the failure of the factory seals was the main cause that had to be addressed.

Regards, Maurice.

[moresquirt]

Great read!! I have an 06 Boxster S with 60k and want to keep it for a very long time so adapting an IMS fix is definately on my bucket list.Jake Raby,your the man,and thx for all your work ,support and incredible design work because waiting for Porsche to help is obviously not in the cards.When do you think the IMS SOLUTION will be available for the 06 thru 08 late design IMSB.I have not needed any clutch work as off yet but was considering a comment you made on another site regarding just pulling the outer bearing seal which would at the very least lube the bearing if the seal failed.Could you comment on why the feed line location that Tuner Motorsports uses was less than ideal for the IMS SOLUTION.Thx
Warren H
Ontario,Canada