changed my ims bearing. was like new

[Porsche9]

Was the grease still in the bearing or had it washed out? If it washed out what was the oil in the bearing like?

[boxster]

Originally Posted by Porsche9

Was the grease still in the bearing or had it washed out? If it washed out what was the oil in the bearing like?

No, grease was washed out, but oil in the bearing was totally clean

[Gelbster]

Originally Posted by boxster

No, grease was washed out, but oil in the bearing was totally clean

One of the alleged modes of failure is the grease seals on the bearing become compromised and allow oil in to the bearing .There is eventually a cascade of horribles that result in IMSB failure.
This scenario has been covered in previous posts.
If they are correct ,your replacement was very timely.

[geraintthomas]

Originally Posted by Gelbster

One of the alleged modes of failure is the grease seals on the bearing become compromised and allow oil in to the bearing .There is eventually a cascade of horribles that result in IMSB failure.
This scenario has been covered in previous posts.
If they are correct ,your replacement was very timely.

Then again it's been known for this oil to lubricate the bearing, thus making it last longer.

IMS bearings are weird...