Swapping engines

[78F350]

If Kroil fails, consider a magnetic induction nut/bolt heater. I don't know what kind of dark magic this thing employs, but it works. Recently I pulled all the bolts out of a 1980s Fiero exhaust system. Soaking in penetrant did nothing. Less than a minute with this thing had them glowing orange and they all came out with the threads intact.

[986tate]

I also made my own puller and cam lock tools.

[flmont]

I know the Solution is expensive you can get them on sale at times for around 15-1600.00, But honestly with a nice low mileage engine the fact that it will never be a issue is great piece of mind, I know it's hard to spend that kind of money when your in deep enough as it is,.But even a" New " bearing can go bad, But with the Solution you will never need to worry about it no matter the mileage you drive, Good Luck,..!! Frank

[78F350]

Originally Posted by flmont

I know the Solution is expensive you can get them on sale at times for around 15-1600.00, ...

There's a $200 off sale on their eBay store right now. If it doesn't show for you, make the offer and they'll likely accept.

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by 78F350

There's a $200 off sale on their eBay store right now. If it doesn't show for you, make the offer and they'll likely accept.

I doubt they would consider an offer of $679. That's about as much as I can talk myself into spending for an IMS bearing. Before I started checking prices I had assumed an IMS bearing replacement would be in $400 - $500 territory — more than the $200 - $300 it's actually worth, because it's for a Porsche. Talk about naive!

[flmont]

lol...yes indeed..I understand completely,..I think they would sell a lot more if they lowered the price Iam sure they have recouped the investment by now...but Patent's are expensive I guess, But you can always install one in the future,..maybe do a dual row for now.. Frank

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by flmont

I know the Solution is expensive you can get them on sale at times for around 15-1600.00, But honestly with a nice low mileage engine the fact that it will never be a issue is great piece of mind, I know it's hard to spend that kind of money when your in deep enough as it is,.But even a" New " bearing can go bad, But with the Solution you will never need to worry about it no matter the mileage you drive, Good Luck,..!! Frank

The Solution's exorbitant cost, on top of what I shelled out for the engine, has me doing some serious ratiocination.