IMSB Seasonal Storage

[tonycarreon]

the bearing doesn't sit in the oil pan (where holding back oil would decrease the level). the oil pedro is talking about is oil that's found its way into the shaft and sits against the backside of the bearing.

[ganseg]

Originally Posted by tonycarreon

the bearing doesn't sit in the oil pan (where holding back oil would decrease the level). the oil pedro is talking about is oil that's found its way into the shaft and sits against the backside of the bearing.

Relating to this, I was wondering after watching the video, what is the best way to get the oil in the IMS to be refreshed. Ie, after I change the oil, what would clear out the oil in the IMS and get new in there? Driving a couple of hours?

If so, then I would change the oil close to storage time, drive it for a couple of hours, then store it. I realize there would still be some unclean oil, but there is also the fact that i don't want to drive it in salt the next 6 months.

[BYprodriver]

The only way oil gets into the IMS is thru both IMSB seals. Once in the IMS it tends to stay there until the IMSB is replaced. Removing the outer IMSB seal helps get fresh oil to the bearing. Changing oil before long term storage is the best thing to do.