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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2021, 01:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,281
Posted By cnavarro
HBI Automotive's service tech who spoke at this...

HBI Automotive's service tech who spoke at this local PCA Tech event has mistaken the TuneRS DOF "direct oil feed" for the IMS Solution. It is a shame that someone in this position was provided a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-24-2021, 06:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 822
Posted By cnavarro
The IMS Solution is permanent and has no service...

The IMS Solution is permanent and has no service interval.

The IMS Retrofit is 6 years or 75,000 miles.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-31-2018, 05:14 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 113,169
Posted By cnavarro
No different than those saying we overcharge for...

No different than those saying we overcharge for the parts we manufacture. Shops need to make their margin as do the wholesalers. Most shops make more money on parts than on labor and many shops have...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-24-2018, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,216
Posted By cnavarro
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_094315194...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_09431519496945.jpg

It's possible to do it. Have to make an adapter. I had made one for myself about ten years ago and someone called about two weeks asking...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-07-2018, 08:24 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 16,549
Posted By cnavarro
Service intervals have existed since the very...

Service intervals have existed since the very beginning. We always intended it to be a service item, with exception of the IMS Solution, that doesn't need any servicing.

We actually came up with a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-07-2018, 08:19 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 16,549
Posted By cnavarro
The RND Roller bearing has been out for several...

The RND Roller bearing has been out for several years now. It's made private label for SSF Auto Parts at their request. Their sales staff wanted a quality roller bearing kit for the shops that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-18-2017, 06:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,225
Posted By cnavarro
I wrote an article which is published through The...

I wrote an article which is published through The Knowledge Gruppe on this topic:

https://lnengineering.com/news/tech-tuesday-buying-porsche/

Addresses the main mechanical issues.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-22-2017, 05:04 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,969
Posted By cnavarro
Use that puller on an ims bearing and see what...

Use that puller on an ims bearing and see what happens. :-) Remember, the ims sprocket is just press fit onto a pipe with about .250" of interface.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-15-2017, 02:12 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,844
Posted By cnavarro
We have received a few complaints on the...

We have received a few complaints on the Faultless Tool that have been unfounded. Jake designed the tool and I made it - and it works. Just like the Faultless Wrist Pin Tool. Some shops just want the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-13-2017, 11:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,844
Posted By cnavarro
Spot on. All our buying guides and brochures...

Spot on. All our buying guides and brochures still list the part since it's still available. We push updates to our site and from time to time, a part gets deactivated if there is no stock. Probably...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2017, 10:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,395
Posted By cnavarro
There is also an o-ring in the i.d. of the flange...

There is also an o-ring in the i.d. of the flange bore which seals on the stem of the IMS center bolt.

Our design has dual seals.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-20-2017, 03:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,418
Posted By cnavarro
Early driver tools allowed for the bearing to be...

Early driver tools allowed for the bearing to be secured to the driver.

We had a shop have 6 ims retrofits fail. Turns out the same tech did each one and was using an air tool to drive the nut...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 01-14-2016, 06:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,459
Posted By cnavarro
If someone has a leaky LN drain plug, we'll...

If someone has a leaky LN drain plug, we'll replace it free of charge. A few even have broken after years of service and we've warrantied them no questions asked. If we aren't given a chance to take...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-03-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,900
Posted By cnavarro
Remember, you are the one that made the off hand...

Remember, you are the one that made the off hand comment about us and also invited Jake on here by making a pass at him as well. It was other forum members that were asking about your bearing kit and...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-03-2014, 03:53 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,900
Posted By cnavarro
Have you done your homework. Obviously not. There...

Have you done your homework. Obviously not. There have been dozens if not more discussions on our bearings (and others) on this forum (and others again) and we've provided full disclosure as to the...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-02-2014, 05:37 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,900
Posted By cnavarro
With all due respect, you do not know what you...

With all due respect, you do not know what you are talking about. Yes, our bearing races and cages are made by IJK out of Japan. The balls themselves are made by SKF for our bearing supplier who...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-12-2014, 07:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,300
Posted By cnavarro
Wow. I've seen this before. Original bearing...

Wow. I've seen this before. Original bearing fails then a replacement bearing is put in. Then the engine fails. Wait, I spent good money on a new IMS bearing, let me pull it and re-use it. You can...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-07-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,608
Posted By cnavarro
The LN website also goes as far as to state: ...

The LN website also goes as far as to state:

3. If the original bearing has failed, a Preferred Installer will NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES perform any IMS procedure.

The problem herein lies...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-14-2014, 07:05 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,516
Posted By cnavarro
Just be sure that you drop the oil pan and clean...

Just be sure that you drop the oil pan and clean everything out if you haven't already. I'd also recommend running a flush oil for a very short period. Installation of a spin on filter adapter will...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,516
Posted By cnavarro
I will say that the single row bearings are not...

I will say that the single row bearings are not tolerant of debris at all where we know the dual row bearing will take much more abuse and just keep chugging along even laden with FOD (but not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2014, 11:22 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,516
Posted By cnavarro
It sure looks like there was a prior failure and...

It sure looks like there was a prior failure and there is contamination from the original failed bearing. The bearing looks very clean on the open end that is exposed to the engine oil and sump. If...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-28-2014, 10:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,822
Posted By cnavarro
By the end of this next week our completely new...

By the end of this next week our completely new and updated site should be up. Sorry for the inconvenience - we had server issues that required extensive re-working.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-28-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 34,850
Posted By cnavarro
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/Porsche_Class...

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If lubrication really is the problem, bearing size wouldn't matter. But the failure...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-24-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 34,850
Posted By cnavarro
For the record, the DOF is not to be used with...

For the record, the DOF is not to be used with any LN Engineering Retrofit Kit:

tuneRS Direct Oil Feed - Page 2 - 996 Series (Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa) - RennTech.org Forums...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-24-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 34,850
Posted By cnavarro
This is something we have been re-iterating for...

This is something we have been re-iterating for years now, particularly in the case of the 06-08 which uses a 6305 bearing that cannot be serviced without dis-assembly of the engine. Following the...
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