Swapping engines

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by elgyqc

And then there is replacing the original with the same bearing (123bearings.com (NSK BD20-17-A-DDUA17NX01-NSK) $57.79 US plus shipping), but with the outer oil seal removed during installation. The original bearing was in good shape after about 145,000KM (90,000mi) despite having grease that had the consistency of cheese and little oil for lubrication. I can't see why this bearing cannot last a lot longer than the original.

That would certainly be an economical way to go, Grant, and I'm all for economy. It's your contention that removing the outer oil seal will allow circulating oil to lubricate the bearing? Being from the sump, the oil would be unfiltered. You don't see that as a problem?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

That would certainly be an economical way to go, Grant, and I'm all for economy. It's your contention that removing the outer oil seal will allow circulating oil to lubricate the bearing? Being from the sump, the oil would be unfiltered. You don't see that as a problem?

Better than no oil, but I cannot agree with the bearing choice.

[elgyqc]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

That would certainly be an economical way to go, Grant, and I'm all for economy. It's your contention that removing the outer oil seal will allow circulating oil to lubricate the bearing? Being from the sump, the oil would be unfiltered. You don't see that as a problem?

In posts 7 to 10 of this post there is a discussion on this and other aspects of the IMSB replacement
https://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/81929-my-ims-bearing-replacement-thread.html

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Better than no oil, but I cannot agree with the bearing choice.

Is there another, better bearing that is "plug and play"? That is the advantage of the NSK.