03-30-2011, 03:31 PM
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Picture "Miller2" appears to show what looks like a lot of long term oil and grease buildup below the bearing area on the bottom and sides of the engine. Correct?
If so, do you think that this bearing had been leaking for quite awhile before the catastrophe?
If so, is there a lesson learned on checking out any oil leak immediately even if everything sounds/runs ok?
Sorry for all of the supposition, but its hard to make any firm determinations from just a few photos.
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03-30-2011, 06:27 PM
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Engine Surgeon
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This one had the oil weep symptom for sure.. But never enough to create a "drip".
Check every oil leak immediately. Assume the worst and hope for the best and ACT, don't be lazy.
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US Patent 8,992,089 &
US Patent 9,416,697
Developer of The IMS Retrofit Procedure- M96/ M97 Specialist
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03-30-2011, 06:46 PM
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What was the oil change history on this car? Every 5000 miles or 6 months, or the ludicrous Porsche recommended 15,000 miles?
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03-30-2011, 07:02 PM
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Engine Surgeon
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I honestly have no idea on this one. All I know is that she'll now be changing it every 5K and using Flat Six Oil and nothing else..
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IMS Solution/ Faultless Tool Inventor
US Patent 8,992,089 &
US Patent 9,416,697
Developer of The IMS Retrofit Procedure- M96/ M97 Specialist
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04-02-2011, 05:24 PM
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Engine Surgeon
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We are testing the system now and will be forcing an engine to fail soon to prove it's effectiveness.
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Jake Raby/www.flat6innovations.com
IMS Solution/ Faultless Tool Inventor
US Patent 8,992,089 &
US Patent 9,416,697
Developer of The IMS Retrofit Procedure- M96/ M97 Specialist
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04-02-2011, 06:36 PM
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Jake, more details please
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04-02-2011, 06:44 PM
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by Jake Raby
We ... will be forcing an engine to fail soon to prove it's effectiveness.
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Man, to have such an interesting job ...
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04-02-2011, 07:04 PM
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Engine Surgeon
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Originally Posted by clickman
Man, to have such an interesting job ...
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Its not a job. The first time I leave the house at 0430 and tell my Wife that I'll see her after "work" its time to close the doors. This is a life, 24-7/365 and I love it.. Have for two decades.
I can't divulge more details about what we have created or give any hints. Lets just say that direct experience with these engines has taught us a lot and its time to capitalize on it while helping people avoid calling us with broken stuff.
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Jake Raby/www.flat6innovations.com
IMS Solution/ Faultless Tool Inventor
US Patent 8,992,089 &
US Patent 9,416,697
Developer of The IMS Retrofit Procedure- M96/ M97 Specialist
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04-02-2011, 08:08 PM
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Registered User
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Jake,
Do you keep track of the IMS bearings that you have replaced? With this information, do you know the amount of miles that have been placed on your bearings or the number of hours of track time they have been exposed to?
Also, how often do you suggest replacing the IMS bearing when using a LN bearing, to be on the safe side?
Thanks.
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03-31-2011, 05:30 AM
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To my untrained eye, it sure looks like the oil and grime buildup should have been visible without pulling the transmission, and it does not look like it just started leaking a few days ago.
Regards, Maurice.
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