Jake Raby Question

[clabar1]

After reading numerous posts here, I called Reeves Imports (Porsche) to see if they did the retrofit w/LN bearing etc... . They said that they had performed HUNDREDS and were in compliance with warranty requirements. So, I had everything done along with clutch kit all bearings blah-blah. They said my paperwork was in the car. Next day I call Raby's shop to see what I have to do and was told that Reeves had to send in the old bearing along with paperwork. Called Reeves and was told that they never had to send in anything and would call me back. Never did and all my calls have now revealed that they give a two year unlimited warranty from Reeves. WTF! Reeves advertises on PCA websites and should be dropped. They act as if they are qualified to properly perform this service, and obviously are not. All the other folks like me are probably unaware of this. Maybe, some of them will read this post and contact their attorney as I have.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by clabar1

After reading numerous posts here, I called Reeves Imports (Porsche) to see if they did the retrofit w/LN bearing etc... . They said that they had performed HUNDREDS and were in compliance with warranty requirements. So, I had everything done along with clutch kit all bearings blah-blah. They said my paperwork was in the car. Next day I call Raby's shop to see what I have to do and was told that Reeves had to send in the old bearing along with paperwork. Called Reeves and was told that they never had to send in anything and would call me back. Never did and all my calls have now revealed that they give a two year unlimited warranty from Reeves. WTF! Reeves advertises on PCA websites and should be dropped. They act as if they are qualified to properly perform this service, and obviously are not. All the other folks like me are probably unaware of this. Maybe, some of them will read this post and contact their attorney as I have.

LN like to see the bearing that came out of the car just to confirm is was not already failing. If it is good, their warranty on the part is in effect. If they don't see it, they will not warranty the new part. This is a particularly important step to take when you install the $1800 IMS Solution, which gets a 5 year warranty when they see the original bearing.

[clabar1]

I called numerous Porsche mechanical shops in Florida and half a dozen claimed to perform the IMS SOLUTION, having had the training from Jake. Called Jake's and was told that they were FOS. Reeves even claimed to have taken Jake's class in Georgia. Cannot be too careful when dealing with anyone touching a P. Love my little Box, but am now leery of alleged certified P mechanics.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by clabar1

I called numerous Porsche mechanical shops in Florida and half a dozen claimed to perform the IMS SOLUTION, having had the training from Jake. Called Jake's and was told that they were FOS. Reeves even claimed to have taken Jake's class in Georgia. Cannot be too careful when dealing with anyone touching a P. Love my little Box, but am now leery of alleged certified P mechanics.

Then do it yourself........

For that matter, being "qualified" is not that critical; we do IMS Solutions, and we are not an "approved" shop, by our own choice.

[clabar1]

If I knew how I would. Glad you have the knowledge and space to fix your cars. Some of us are not so inclined. I can shoot, play war, jump from planes, and patch a bullet hole. Can't fix a car or toilet. Wife says I'm only good for walking the dog. The dog doesn't act enthused. C'est la ve.
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[Giller]

Just cause a shop isn't on the 'approved' list, doesn't mean they aren't qualified or know what they are doing. Some simply don't want to spend the money to get on the approved list....but are more than qualified to do this job.

14 posts in and you are already bashing people and local indy shops. Nice.

[Jake Raby]

First off, we don't sell, or manage any aspect of the bearing retrofit program. There are NO Certified Installers in Florida, my facility is the closest to your location. A list of Certified Installers can be found at IMS Solution – IMS Solution – permanent fix for M96/M97 engines intermediate shaft bearing problem

These are the people who have been invited to the program after excelling in our hands on classes, then they have been further trained, and ultimately evaluated to become a Certified Installer. These shops must follow a strict Code Of Conduct, and log every installation, along with old parts, and photos to be submitted to LN Engineering.

That said, never call us for anything other than my version of the IMS Retrofit procedure to be carried out here, or to purchase an engine.

Why? Because we are developers, and we don't deal with program management, or sales of individual bearing kits. The last time I did that was in 2009, but today we don;t even have a way to sell a part, and would;t, even if we could... I hate selling parts, it gets in our way.

My facility is the last place that you should call for information about installers. There's no need to call anyway; because, if a shop isn't listed on the IMS Solution – IMS Solution – permanent fix for M96/M97 engines intermediate shaft bearing problem website, that shop has never been evaluated, and is NOT a Certified Installer- period.

[B6T]

Originally Posted by Giller

Just cause a shop isn't on the 'approved' list, doesn't mean they aren't qualified or know what they are doing. Some simply don't want to spend the money to get on the approved list....but are more than qualified to do this job.

Yup. At the end of the day, it's a simple re/re of a standard sized 6204 bearing mounted in a bore.

[Flavor 987S]

Originally Posted by clabar1

I can shoot, play war, jump from planes, and patch a bullet hole. Can't fix a car or toilet. Wife says I'm only good for walking the dog. The dog doesn't act enthused. C'est la ve.
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I can't shoot.
I can't patch a bullet hole.
I can't fix a modern car.
I can't fix a toilet.
I don't own a dog.
I can kill spiders, and that makes the wife happy.


It sounds like you might be x-military? If so,.....thank you for your service.

[clabar1]

My very few skills are for another lifetime and place. I don't kill critters. I catch and release. Humans are the only true threat on this ball. Dishonesty, lack of respect, and hubris will destroy us. The critters win in the end.
Thank you!
SF'er