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Finally word on the IMS (in Panorama)? Support for the DOF? Bobtesa - Wednesday, 20 November, 2013, at 4:56:12 pm |
You've got your info crossed... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 20 November, 2013, at 5:23:40 pm |
I would advise you to not get your IMSB info from Panorama. For instance this... MarcW - Wednesday, 20 November, 2013, at 6:30:51 pm |
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Bobtesa
I got some back copies of Panorama from a neighbor and read this in the "Tech Q & A" section (sorry if I didn't re-write it perfectly, but I think I did, ALL CAPS ARE MINE FOR EMPHASIS):
"The (IMS) bearing itself has DUST seals. They were designed TO RUN IN AIR. The engine design, however, has this bearing submerged in motor oil at 220 degrees F. THE BEARING WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR THIS. Oil will eventually work its way past the internal seal, where is washes out the LIFETIME grease packed in the bearing. THAT STARTS THE COUNTDOWN TO FAILURE. I believe everyone one of them will fail. The higher the mileage, the older the car, the sooner ti will fail...."
For the past 4 years of driving my 2008, I felt a little fortunate to have the 3rd generation IMS bearing. But, any hope that I had a more fault-resistant IMS is gone. If this is all true, then the 3rd generation bearings may last longer, but ultimately will also fail. The downside being that an IMS fix (LN or Pedro's DOF) are much much more expensive for the 2006-08 engines.
By the way Marc, Bobtesa - Wednesday, 20 November, 2013, at 7:05:19 pm |
It is just my opinion but I think you'll be alright in your 2008. In spite of the online horror.... MarcW - Thursday, 21 November, 2013, at 1:37:33 pm |
Most knowledgeable people I know with 2006+ cars are not too concerned... grant - Friday, 22 November, 2013, at 11:29:23 am |
Bob - yes, every IMS will fail. And i will die. Hopefully, not soon. grant - Wednesday, 20 November, 2013, at 6:35:03 pm |
Pedro, Grant, I thought... Bobtesa - Wednesday, 20 November, 2013, at 7:00:14 pm |
Thta's true. I expect one can pry the seal off, but i dont have a 2005+ car... grant - Wednesday, 20 November, 2013, at 7:23:54 pm |
Bob - yes, every IMS will fail. And i will die. Hopefully, not soon. grant - Wednesday, 20 November, 2013, at 6:57:58 pm |
Grant, good points, good summary. Thanks *NM* Bobtesa - Wednesday, 20 November, 2013, at 8:06:42 pm |