Jake Raby Question

[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.

[clabar1]

I'm only bashing shops that have said they were authorized. I'm sure there are very qualified technicians around, but they needn't give themselves a false bump to make a sale. Once revealed, it makes them look like liars. Sorry you are pissed, but not all independent or dealer service managers are honorable. I guess I need to look at it like AC repairmen. Also, within my 14 posts, you see I'm as uninformed as can be.
Jake's place was going to do the Solution for $5000 + flat-bedding. I went with a locally PCA advertised company. Honesty is becoming more rare daily.

[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.