IMS Bearing -- Be careful when specifying a replacement

[Cbonilla]

Originally Posted by Giller

I disagree. The shop did as they were told - they installed an LN bearing just like the customer asked.
In the vast majority of shops, clients go in and ask them to replace the brakes, or change the oil. No where does the shop ever check into what oil the client wants or what pads to use....most just use the oem recommended.
If you want something specific, you have to ask for it.

Disagree. I go to a shop to get advice. When I specified an LN bearing they, who have more experience and information, could easily have taken the time to lay out my options. They did this when I asked about a water pump with a metal impeller.

[Giller]

Originally Posted by Cbonilla

Disagree. I go to a shop to get advice. When I specified an LN bearing they, who have more experience and information, could easily have taken the time to lay out my options. They did this when I asked about a water pump with a metal impeller.

Yes, when you ASKED them about a water pump, they discussed it with you. In this case though, it sounds like you went to the shop and said hey, install an LN bearing. So they did. Not much to discuss - maybe they didn't even know there were multiple options themselves? You didn't know, maybe they didn't either.