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View Poll Results: How bad is my old IMS bearing goint to be?
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Perfect, like new.
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Some signs of wear, but not too bad.
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Starting to fall apart, needed doing.
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Just about to cause engine detonation.
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09-22-2014, 11:47 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Bay Area
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Poll, Condition of my IMS bearing
Considering the DOF fix uses oil to lubricate the bearing, I would think oil as a substitute is just fine
And my point was, the bearing destruction wouldn't progress very quickly if it had oil around it to lubricate it...
Last edited by epapp; 09-22-2014 at 11:49 AM.
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09-23-2014, 12:33 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: London
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Not bad as it really need to replace.
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09-23-2014, 09:38 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Boise, ID
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My dual row IMSB was still full of grease when I removed it at 53K miles last June. As I did a self-install I didn't send the old bearing in to LN for inspection (no warranty on self-installs).
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09-23-2014, 10:24 PM
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Location: Melbourne
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DennisAN
My dual row IMSB was still full of grease when I removed it at 53K miles last June. As I did a self-install I didn't send the old bearing in to LN for inspection (no warranty on self-installs).
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That's pretty good, it fits in with the dual row IMSB being better than the single row. I'll be surprised if mine is as healthy as that.
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Boxster Base, 2002 Manual, Black.
LN Single Row Pro IMS retrofit.
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09-27-2014, 04:42 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Queensland, Australia
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Log onto < designe911.com > and look under "suspension & axle" for your particular Boxster.
The suspension parts (made by TRW) are OEM and they ship to Oz same day. Prices are +/- half of what you pay here, delivery in a week....
I've been using them since 2009 without a hitch.
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2001 MV Agusta F4.
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09-28-2014, 02:22 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Melbourne
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Tinker
Log onto < designe911.com > and look under "suspension & axle" for your particular Boxster.
The suspension parts (made by TRW) are OEM and they ship to Oz same day. Prices are +/- half of what you pay here, delivery in a week....
I've been using them since 2009 without a hitch.
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Hi, thanks for that, looks useful.
I got under the car today just to have look, and gently hit a few things with my trusty rubber hammer. It looks very clean underneath and the bushes I could see all look intact. The noise only seems to happen at about 40K over pretty bad surfaces. As this has only started since I got it back from having the IMSB done, my first stop will be to phone them in the morning and see what they say about it. Interestingly the car pulls slightly to the left now, and it didn't before I had the work done. Seems like something has moved.
Cheers.
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Boxster Base, 2002 Manual, Black.
LN Single Row Pro IMS retrofit.
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09-28-2014, 05:06 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Melbourne Australia
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I had a look under my car, the arms that were replaced were the 'trailing' arms, and from what I have read on this forum previously, they are the most likely to be the problem. When mine were replaced (under warranty) I was told the job was worth about $2K, which seemed high to me but that's what he said. It included rear suspension realignment. If you have a look at the Pelican Parts website, there are 'technical articles' that should help you, including DIY alignment.
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09-29-2014, 04:14 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Melbourne
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pjv
I had a look under my car, the arms that were replaced were the 'trailing' arms, and from what I have read on this forum previously, they are the most likely to be the problem. When mine were replaced (under warranty) I was told the job was worth about $2K, which seemed high to me but that's what he said. It included rear suspension realignment. If you have a look at the Pelican Parts website, there are 'technical articles' that should help you, including DIY alignment.
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Yes. I think if there is a problem, trailing arms will be it. There's some good stuff about how to replace them in some old posts here. It's going back in on Thursday and I'll see what they say, if it's trailing arms, and it's expensive, I'll have a go at doing it myself.
Thanks.
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Boxster Base, 2002 Manual, Black.
LN Single Row Pro IMS retrofit.
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09-29-2014, 07:23 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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2003 Black 986. modified for Advanced level HPDE and open track days.
* 3.6L LN block, 06 heads, Carrillo H rods, IDP with 987 intake, Oil mods, LN IMS. * Spec II Clutch, 3.2L S Spec P-P FW. * D2 shocks, GT3 arms & and links, Spacers front and rear * Weight reduced, No carpet, AC deleted, Remote PS pump, PS pump deleted. Recaro Pole position seats, Brey crouse ext. 5 point harness, NHP sport exhaust
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