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Originally Posted by Mig
Replacing the bearing with just another bearing doesn't fix the underlying issue of the grease in the bearing being washed away by the engine oil.
Yes, I will be replacing,mine on a regular basis. Plan is to replace it next summer. I do my own work and won't be bashing in the new bearing. (I've seen some of those videos on YouTube).
Yes, these engines weren't designed to have the bearing replaced, but that doesn't mean that it can't be done safely.
If you don't want to replace the bearing regularly, then I believe you need to invest in a solution whereby the bearing is fed by oil (DOF, EPS, or LN Solution).
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When oil can wash away grease in the bearing, it can also lube the bearing. I know that oil can get inside the IMS hollow shaft. With fresh oil and 'thoughtful' driving (keep rev higher, avoid condensation/ fuel contaminants in oil from short distance driving without engine fully warmed up, etc.), bearing can still be reasonably lubed without grease. My thought anyway...
It's more of a design issue of the single row bearing, which may be replaced regularly... but I would not do so with the dual row bearing. Rather than spending money on bearings, my contingency would rather be a whole replacement engine.
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