01-12-2018, 10:24 PM
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Location: Australia
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I fitted the 3204 bearing without the outside seal, by the way.
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01-13-2018, 03:10 PM
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"50 Years of 550 Spyder"
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: The Road
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This is why.....
...it's worth the effort to invest in the "IMS Solution". No ball bearings to fail.
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550 SE #310---"It's more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow."
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01-14-2018, 03:33 AM
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Location: North Eastern US
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 10/10ths
...it's worth the effort to invest in the "IMS Solution". No ball bearings to fail.
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I’m planning to replace my LN IMS ‘Classic’ single row ceramic with the LN ‘IMS Solution’ this fall simply to put this issue to rest. My 550 SE is in excellent condition (knock on wood) and is shaping up as a long term keeper so it’s worth the investment to me.
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Rgds, Fred
#317 550 Spyder Anniversary Edition 2004 Boxster S, 3.8L Flat Six Innovations engine, PSS9s, etc, etc . . .
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Last edited by Oldcarguy; 01-14-2018 at 09:07 AM.
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01-14-2018, 04:42 AM
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Reading through an article on IMS bearing replacement on the PCA website Technical Area, one person wrote about the use of a cylindrical bearing vs the ball bearing replacement. He mentioned one product in particular called the European Parts Solution IMS Bearing Upgrade Kit. Has anyone heard anything about this product as a viable option? The cylindrical bearing format appears to provide greater inner bearing surface area. I believe this manufacturer also offers a direct oil feed version.
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01-14-2018, 06:11 AM
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2003 S, Arctic Silver, M6
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Here we go again . . . . . . . .
Arrgghhhhh!!!!
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01-14-2018, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by paulofto
Arrgghhhhh!!!!
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Wonder what kind of oil you guys recommend with this set up
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01-14-2018, 08:15 AM
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Location: North Eastern US
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Originally Posted by Gilles
Wonder what kind of oil you guys recommend with this set up
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Generic 20w50 with Slick50 treatment    . . .not. . .
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Rgds, Fred
#317 550 Spyder Anniversary Edition 2004 Boxster S, 3.8L Flat Six Innovations engine, PSS9s, etc, etc . . .
The contents of my posts are for entertainment only. As confirmed by my many motor sports fails, I am not qualified to give product endorsements or mechanical advice
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01-14-2018, 07:08 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: It's a kind of magic.....
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jrgill
Reading through an article on IMS bearing replacement on the PCA website Technical Area, one person wrote about the use of a cylindrical bearing vs the ball bearing replacement. He mentioned one product in particular called the European Parts Solution IMS Bearing Upgrade Kit. Has anyone heard anything about this product as a viable option? The cylindrical bearing format appears to provide greater inner bearing surface area. I believe this manufacturer also offers a direct oil feed version.
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Roller bearings do not provide any greater load carrying capabilities than ball bearings.
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01-14-2018, 07:30 AM
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Location: New York
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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
Roller bearings do not provide any greater load carrying capabilities than ball bearings.
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Thanks JFP. I appreciate your experience and feedback on this subject. Trying to weigh any options to make the proper decision when replacing mine later this year.
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01-14-2018, 08:38 AM
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Location: It's a kind of magic.....
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jrgill
Thanks JFP. I appreciate your experience and feedback on this subject. Trying to weigh any options to make the proper decision when replacing mine later this year.
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If you want to do it right, once and done forever, go with the IMS Solution.
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