Single row. Vs. double row bearings

[fatmike]

My 2002S was made in Finland as well, and it is also not in the published VIN range. I assume that means it has a dual row.



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[oc-boxster]

Originally Posted by fatmike

My 2002S was made in Finland as well, and it is also not in the published VIN range. I assume that means it has a dual row.



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My 2002 S built in January 01 has a single row so I changed it-good thing too, it was in stage 3 failure with a bad leak-no signs or noise at all-replaced about 3 months ago, I'm convinced by the state of the bearing it would have failed for sure by now

[fatmike]

Originally Posted by oc-boxster

My 2002 S built in January 01 has a single row so I changed it-good thing too, it was in stage 3 failure with a bad leak-no signs or noise at all-replaced about 3 months ago, I'm convinced by the state of the bearing it would have failed for sure by now

Good to know, and glad you caught it.

Did you check the VIN range that was published? Was it in the range?



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[Meat Head]

Single row- 8-10% failure rate. Double row- Less than 1%

If I had a single row bearing car, I would give serious consideration to a clutch IMS bearing replacement. I have a double row bearing car and I'm going to wait till I need a new clutch before I worry about the IMSB. At a 1% failure rate, I'm not overly concerned (hopefully the stats are correct).

[Chuck W.]

Originally Posted by oc-boxster

My 2002 S built in January 01 has a single row so I changed it-good thing too, it was in stage 3 failure with a bad leak-no signs or noise at all-replaced about 3 months ago, I'm convinced by the state of the bearing it would have failed for sure by now

Something is wrong here. I have a 2001 S I special ordered in early 2001. It has a build date of 3/01. How can you have a 2002 S built three months earlier than my 2001?

[clickman]

Based on the info from those that work on these engines on a regular basis, even with the class action info and engine S/N info etc, for 2000 - 2001 you won't know for sure which bearing you have until the tranny is out and you see the outside cover of the IMS.

[southernstar]

Chuck, perhaps he is referring to the engine build date. My 2000 2.7 has a serial number indicating that the engine was actually built in 1998, although assembly of the car was not until mid 1999.

Brad

[Chuck W.]

Originally Posted by southernstar

Chuck, perhaps he is referring to the engine build date. My 2000 2.7 has a serial number indicating that the engine was actually built in 1998, although assembly of the car was not until mid 1999.

Brad

Ahhhhhhhh.... I learn something everyday. Thanks.

[woodsman]

I'm confused- do we go by the VIN or the engine VIN?
By the way, my 2001S was special ordered and built in GERMANY- and HAD a single row that seemed to be in excellent condition at 75000mi.

[oc-boxster]

Originally Posted by Chuck W.

Something is wrong here. I have a 2001 S I special ordered in early 2001. It has a build date of 3/01. How can you have a 2002 S built three months earlier than my 2001?

My memory may be off as to the month of build but I do know the original owner bought, and was driving the car at the beginning of November 01.