Another IMS bearing thread - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Jake Raby · 02-09-2014, 10:08 PM

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Jake, tell us why wouldn't this work?

Much like the factory cam timing procedure, this configuration of the oil system is missing some critical points.

Walter White · 02-10-2014, 11:55 AM

Having an oil flow from the pump would be nice. If I were to use engine oil for lubrication, I figure 10cc/min would be enough to keep the bearing in oil, under certain conditions.
I am looking at vacuum powered pumps now.

Jamesp · 02-10-2014, 04:14 PM

Walter,

What are you doing to that poor engine? It looks a little... experimental.

Walter White · 02-10-2014, 05:01 PM

That was a minute ago, now I am back on grease. After playing with bearings over-packed with grease, I found out that they will just poop out the excess grease through the seals within a minute or two and remain perfectly happy. And heat just isn't a problem at the RPMs they will be turning.

Walter White · 02-14-2014, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamesp

Walter,

What are you doing to that poor engine? It looks a little... experimental.

Here's the latest experiment

Molded seal. I will try it out this weekend, after it fully cures.