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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
Which weakens the cases and gets metal into the engine, and requires you use their flange. Besides which, it is unnecessary as engines running the oversized bearing with the rear seal removed do not suffer failures, so why bother?
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I'm not trying to debate the IMS failure/replacement issue. I've decided not to do mine, and I have a 2002, which has the highest failure rate.
I was just pointing out that, in fact, a company made it possible to service them.
And, I too, am concerned about metal shavings. But I'd be surprised if they don't have a way to address that possibility.
Weakening the case? Well, I don't know that strength is critical at that point. Especially since the hole will be filled in with a flange. Yes, their flange. Because the hole would then be bigger and you need a bigger flange that fits it. And obviously no one else makes it. If they did, I guess you could use their flange too.
