How long does it take once an IMS starts to go?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by southernstar

Rather than use it, surely it makes sense to replace with the factory original part which has proven to be quite reliable over a large number of years (the last of the dual-rows was manufactured some 12 years ago and yet less than 1% have failed).

Brad

Only problem is that you cannot get an OEM serviceable bearing by itself (remember, Porsche still says you cannot change the IMS bearings in the 2004 and earlier cars without splitting the cases), plus the only replacement part available is the OEM "final solution" non serviceable bearing, which comes in a new shaft for north of $1K.

[southernstar]

Sorry, I wasn't aware that Porsche will not sell the IMS bearing alone. Having said that, if your current car has a dual-row bearing, why can't someone purchase the dual row IMS Retrofit from LN Engineering for $649.00? As opposed to the bearing from Pelican, it is a dual-row and has the advantage of ceramic bearings.

Brad

[Homeboy981]

You can purchase a dual or single row kit from Casper, for the same price of $323, I believe.

[southernstar]

Sorry Homeboy, but do you have a link for the Casper Labs IMS bearings?

Brad