IMS Replacement Gone Bad - at my dealer!

[rexcramer]

How long are they going to warranty the engine for? Are they going to split the cases and check the bottom end bearings and the con rods? How many miles on the engine now? That sucks, sorry to hear.

[Jager]

Ask them if they locked the crank at TDC and the cam on bank 1 before pulling the bearing.

[kjc2050]

Originally Posted by Jager

Ask them if they locked the crank at TDC and the cam on bank 1 before pulling the bearing.

I asked about locking the cams, but I don't think the service advisor is all that familiar with the process. I'll have to talk to the shop foreman.

rexcramer, 30K on the engine.

Getting the IMS bearing replaced seemed like a good idea at the time. Bearing was dual row. I don't know its condition; I'm betting it was in good shape.

[rexcramer]

That motor has/had a lot of life left in it. I hope they will indemnify you for future issues. Hold their feet to the fire. Best of luck.

[Qmulus]

Originally Posted by Jager

Ask them if they locked the crank at TDC and the cam on bank 1 before pulling the bearing.

I think that we all know the real answer to that question.

My guess is they gave the job to a junior tech who likely never did it before or a more senior guy that thought he could cheat it and not lock the cams. I have seen techs get away with it to save time. Looks like that guy lost. As someone who would never do well at flat rate on cars, that stuff makes me cringe...