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Old 11-18-2013, 09:40 AM   #24
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Originally Posted by healthservices View Post
I'm not new to Porsche, nor am I new to working on cars. just looking at the possible alternatives. The guy is on hard times, on this board it does not happen to every member, but it does happen to some. Some how he is stuck with the car as his only driver. I'm just doing what I can for him.

Right now it appears the best alternative is the Pelican M96 Intermediate Shaft Bearing kit, it can be purchased for less than $200. Whether it is something the the member has in his funds to do is something he has to decide.
Yeah, that almost makes sense: Take out the strongest OEM design and replace it with the weakest. You want to save money, pull the IMS flange off, pop out the rear seal and put the car back together. Eminently better than installing a steel single row bearing and a spacer....................
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