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thom4782 · 08-28-2014, 07:22 AM

Thanks Jake, JFP and Mike.

Your advice was very helpful. In particular, the suggestion to inspect the sump before deciding any course of action was great.

If I had a clear idea how long I planned to keep the car, I'd be sending the engine off for a rebuild - no question about it. But, I'm undecided so I am approaching this piecemeal and keeping my fingers crossed.

Finding a shop in the SF Bay are with Gen 2 Pro or Solution experience is challenging. The indie where the car is serviced now has replaced many dual and single row bearings with IMS Retrofits. This would be its first time with the Gen 2 or Solution. If I do go down one path or the other, the Faultless tool will be a requirement on my part for the job.

If you do know of a shop in my area that has experience, please let me know,

Again, thanks

08-28-2014, 07:22 AM	#9
thom4782 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Foster City CA Posts: 1,099	Thanks Jake, JFP and Mike. Your advice was very helpful. In particular, the suggestion to inspect the sump before deciding any course of action was great. If I had a clear idea how long I planned to keep the car, I'd be sending the engine off for a rebuild - no question about it. But, I'm undecided so I am approaching this piecemeal and keeping my fingers crossed. Finding a shop in the SF Bay are with Gen 2 Pro or Solution experience is challenging. The indie where the car is serviced now has replaced many dual and single row bearings with IMS Retrofits. This would be its first time with the Gen 2 or Solution. If I do go down one path or the other, the Faultless tool will be a requirement on my part for the job. If you do know of a shop in my area that has experience, please let me know, Again, thanks