IMS bearing removal without special tool??

[PorscheFan5]

...Removing the cover after removing the star bolts of course...

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by PorscheFan5

...Removing the cover after removing the star bolts of course...

OK, after all that has gone on with bad IMS replacements lately, I have to ask: You do have the engine at TDC, cams locked down, and the tensioners removed before starting this?

[PorscheFan5]

I understsand. I have seen and read all the articles. At this time I want to open the cover and see the condition of the bearing. Before I start removing the bearing, I will order the tools and all the stuff needed and get the engine at TDC before attempting to remove the bearing. Can I remove the cam covers (without engine at TDC and all) without messing anything up? I just want to see if I see metal in there...

Looks like I will have to go through hoops to get the bearing out, given that the nut and part of the bolt are out...

Thanks for checking on that JFP...

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by PorscheFan5

I understsand. I have seen and read all the articles. At this time I want to open the cover and see the condition of the bearing. Before I start removing the bearing, I will order the tools and all the stuff needed and get the engine at TDC before attempting to remove the bearing. Can I remove the cam covers (without engine at TDC and all) without messing anything up? I just want to see if I see metal in there...

Looks like I will have to go through hoops to get the bearing out, given that the nut and part of the bolt are out...

Thanks for checking on that JFP...

That is exactly what I thought, you cannot remove the bearing flange cover without doing everything I described; the tensioner load is what is holding the cover. And be glad it did hold it, if you had gotten the cover off, you would have been screwed when the shaft suddenly jumped to one side with the engine not at TDC and the cams not locked. Really bad move........ If I were you, I would reinstall the flange cover bolts before something really stupid happens and until you get the tools to do this properly.

If you want to know the condition of the bearing, drain the oil and remove the sump cover; that is where all the debris will settle.

[JayG]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

That is exactly what I thought, you cannot remove the bearing flange cover without doing everything I described; the tensioner load is what is holding the cover. And be glad it did hold it, if you had gotten the cover off, you would have been screwed when the shaft suddenly jumped to one side with the engine not at TDC and the cams not locked. Really bad move........ If I were you, I would reinstall the flange cover bolts before something really stupid happens and until you get the tools to do this properly.

If you want to know the condition of the bearing, drain the oil and remove the sump cover; that is where all the debris will settle.

Do what he say.....
you dodged a bullet