Seal removal on Dual Row IMSB

[Mig]

When I pulled the seal off my dual-row bearing I found no grease at all -
Only the oil that had found its way past the seal.

The question that no one can answer is how long will the bearing last if you leave it as is?

I decided to pull the bearing and replace it with the Pelican Parts kit. Yes, it's a single row bearing, but that wasn't a concern because I'll be replacing mine regularly. It's a maintenance item.

The other thing the Pelican kit gives you is the upgraded 'bolt'. The factory one has that cutout for the o-ring. When you see it in person you can see why this design is prone to failure.

Lots of ways to blow up your M96. I found a used 2.5 for $1000 and I keep it tucked away just in case. I sleep really well at night now.

Good luck with whatever you decide.