IMS bearing removal without special tool??

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by PorscheFan5

Understood: never rotate engine backwards but can go around again.

Question is can I rotate the engine clockwise now with the two tensioners removed? Any issues there?

Also no one answered the question on whether securing the crank to the engine case from the back of the engine will suffice or do I have to make sure I get the locking pin into the crank pulley/case.

And...is the Pelican bearing kit ok to use...

Thanks.

I would not rotate the engine with the tensioners out; bad idea.

I do not like the idea of using the back flange of the crank to hold the engine as it blocks you from replacing the RMS while you have the car apart. Use the pulley.

While this may bring the powers that be down on me, the Pelican kit is one of the last on earth I would use. Go with an LN ceramic update if it is a dual row, the IMS Solution if it is a single row engine and you can afford it, otherwise consider either the LN single row or Pro update.