Which IMS bearing upgrade

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by paolodiquigley

Yes, the research I've done on the eternal fix is inconclusive at best. Sounds good but as you say, not proven yet.

I guess the most important thing for me at the moment is finding out which bearing I have. If I have a double row then I won't bother with the upgrade as these appear a lot more reliable. I'm going to have the clutch and rms done so the mechanic should be able to establish which bearing I have at that point? If it is a single row I'll get one ordered quick so it can be upgraded while doing the other work. Seems to be my only option really

If your mechanic is worth his salt, and does more than just the odd or occasional IMS replacement, which is what your really want in as shop doing this work, he (or she) should be stocking both LN styles. When they take the car apart and look, they just pull the correct part from stock and you are on your way.