Another higher mileage Tip saved from the IMS demons

[seningen]

92K 2001 Tip Base

Note the metal filings in the oil and around the bearing race




RMS seal leak, No other symptoms, nothing in the oil filter.

saved,

Mike

[san rensho]

So open her up and look inside. Post some pics if you can. Is there any play or roughness in the bearing?

[BoxsterSteve]

Originally Posted by seningen

92K 2001 Tip Base

Note the metal filings in the oil and around the bearing race




RMS seal leak, No other symptoms, nothing in the oil filter.

saved,

Mike

Exactly as mine appeared upon removal. Car ran great , RMS leakage but nothing dripping off the vehicle. A time bomb ready to explode. Great save, Mike.

[whitecliffs]

are you sure its from the bearing,have you opened it up to have a look

[Jake Raby]

Thats a stage 3 bearing failure.. This is what we see just before the bearing lets go.. If that car had the IMS Guardian installed the alert would have occurred soon after this much material was released into the oil.

Good job saving that one!