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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
No special characteristics are required to get splash lubrication; the bearing is partially submerged in sump oil when the engine is not running, and the normal misting and oil splash in the sump is more than enough to keep it lubricated as there is no rear seal. And as it takes very little oil film to properly lubricate and cool a ceramic hybrid bearing, you need to view that particular video with more than a grain of salt.
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Jake, thank you for answering all of my questions. I learned a lot today!
My next question was answered in your
website, the LN retrofit is rated for 50,000 miles, which means I can look forward to another replacement in about 3 years
I think when the time comes, I'll return to the stock Porsche bearing with the improved seal. It seems to me that relying on splash lubrication in a part of the engine which was never originally designed for splash lubrication will have a lot of variability, like your driving style. Mine is a daily driver highway cruiser, which is probably the worst scenario for lubricating the bearing. You really need to "drive it like you stole it" for the best lubrication. I can imagine explaining that to a police officer, "Just lubricating my bearings, officer!" lol