EPS IMS Bearing Upgrade Kit

[Giller]

Why would you get an 05 and change the IMS? Cost of doing all that, you could pretty much be in an 06 with virtually no IMS worries?

[jrebot2]

Thats actually incorrect, mine is an earlier 05 and can change it out. the 06 u have to crack the case or drill it and the 06-08 still fail too

[Giller]

Originally Posted by jrebot2

Thats actually incorrect, mine is an earlier 05 and can change it out. the 06 u have to crack the case or drill it and the 06-08 still fail too

Really? Show us the stats on the failure rate on the 06-08? Virtually zero. Silly to buy 05 and change it. Money towards an 06 and leave it alone.

And yes, as others have said, use the search, tons of info all ready asked and answered.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by jrebot2

Thats actually incorrect, mine is an earlier 05 and can change it out. the 06 u have to crack the case or drill it and the 06-08 still fail too

All 2005's are crapshoot, as it is impossible to know which style bearing is in the car without taking it apart. Production dates are meaningless when it comes to the type of bearing that might be in the engine. You can still have the non serviceable bearing.

[jrebot2]

Thanks JFP. I am new to this forum and learned about the search.

[jrebot2]

So if you changed yours, what did you use? Also, age and miles on it. Thanks.

[Gelbster]

Let me be peacemaker ?
It is considered a discourtesy to the Forum to ask questions that have been very well covered in Search/Faq's.
It is best to ask a question in such a way that you demonstrate some effort at finding the answer or at least understand the history of the issue.
You will note that the more helpful/knowledgeable members drop out of these threads quickly. So if you are really interested in getting them to take the time to help you, try Search first.
If you don't you'll be mauled by the dogs ,as you may have noticed.
So I'll conclude with a specific pointer for you to answer the last question you posed: dear any Post by Mike Focke on the IMSB .Then you won't need to ask Mr.Particle or me anything .
I hope this helps you find the answer you need.

[jrebot2]

Thank you Gelbster. Appreciate it.

[Gelbster]

Originally Posted by jrebot2

Thank you Gelbster. Appreciate it.

And to be fair , some of us did learn something in this Thread:
JFP's posts 26,27,28 contain info that few of us were familiar with.

[Gelbster]

I always recommend a "Competent ,honest Indie". Ask here for other recommendations in your area.
But if you are talking about engine rebuilds, that is a different story. Even really good Indies may be marginal at rebuilding the M96.

Replacing an IMSB is a different standard than M96 rebuilding. But don't think that is easy ,please. As evidence, read the 17 single spaced pages of "Instructions" for the LN bearing. It reads like a translation of a Prussian Army Manual. It is full of imperatives . 17 pages would cover an entire engine rebuild for a 'regular' engine ! All those pages for one small bearing !

[jrebot2]

Im going to do some searching and talk to my mechanic. Good luck all.