IMS RETROFIT AND IMS SOLUTION · PRE-QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE

IMS RETROFIT AND IMS SOLUTION PRE-QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE The following eleven step IMS Retrofit and IMS Solution Pre-qualification procedure was developed by Jake Raby at Flat 6 Innovations. During the initial development of the IMS Retrofit and IMS Solution, and components, some items of concern were noted from the very beginning, and over the years these procedures have been updated to address these, thus increasing the effectiveness of the IMS Retrofit and IMS Solution procedure. This procedure has been employed at Flat 6 Innovations since the very first IMS Retrofit was performed, and to date it has resulted in a 100% success rate for the Flat 6 Innovations Preventative Service program. Having performed the very first IMS Retrofit, and after performing more IMS Retrofit / IMS Solution procedures than any other facility, a perfect record has been maintained by Flat 6 Innovations by employing these procedures verbatim. This means that today, roughly 20% of all engines that are inspected will fail this pre-qualification, and will require repairs to be made prior to the IMS Retrofit / IMS Solution installation. The biggest mistake that can be made is assuming that every vehicle is healthy enough to have the IMS Retrofit / IMS Solution installed. The second biggest mistake that can be made, is not taking the pre-qualification procedure seriously. Please pay attention to each and every engine, and realize that not every engine is a viable candidate for IMS Retrofit / IMS Solution installation. Perform controller interrogation (check for any Fault Codes, engine over- Remove Engine Oil Sump plate, inspect for debris. Removal of the sump revs, Camshaft deviation #’s, etc…) plate is highly encouraged, as debris will lurk here that is not notable in the oil, or in the filter. Again, ANY debris of any sort is concerning, and must be investigated. Five (5) chain M96 engines are known for high camshaft deviation values due to abnormally high wear found on the timing chain adjuster wear During all oil, sump and filter inspections, remember that the tiniest pads. This can occur at low mileage points. Camshaft deviations found particles are just as concerning as larger pieces. This is because they are over 4 degrees must be addressed prior to performing the IMS Retrofit / even more easily mixed into, and suspended from the engine oil, allowing IMS Solution installation. Failure to do this may result in a loss of valve the debris to circulate all throughout the engine with damaging effects. timing during the procedure, or a Check Engine Light illumination immediately following the IMS Retrofit / IMS Solution installation. This Perform bore scope inspection of all cylinder bores. Watch closely for will be due to camshaft deviations that are operating out of range. scoring and any signs of wear. Wear debris from failing / failed cylinders has been proven to be very damaging to all engine internals, including Perform Crankcase Manometer Test. Engines should read 4-6” of water IMS Bearings. column at sea level. With the transaxle removed, inspect the Rear Main Seal bore to ensure Check over car complete, perform vehicle safety inspection, and listen to the engine does not have a factory defect known as “crankshaft sag”. If engine to determine overall condition. Inspect for any engine and/or this exists oil leakage at the RMS will be a terminal condition that can’t gearbox oil and/or coolant leaks and document. Driving the car prior to ever be remedied. the retrofit is recommended, as issues may be caught prior to the retrofit process. Once the IMS Flange is removed, inspect the original IMS Bearing for signs of failure. Also, check for signs that the engine may have already experienced an IMS Bearing failure, and may have had another bearing Drain engine oil and inspect how the oil looks while draining, inspect fitted. Engines that have IMS shaft assemblies that have been through a engine oil drain plug closely. Inspect for ANY debris. Again, any debris is failure are always damaged, and it is very important that these shafts are concerning, and must be taken seriously. Engines can run perfectly, and not fitted with any IMS Retrofit or IMS Solution product. exhibit no other symptoms of imminent failure, yet can be slowly dying due to debris laden oil. NOTE: Any and all fault codes, and / or symptoms of rough running, etc. must Remove engine oil filter, cut open and inspect for ANY debris. Look be addressed prior to IMS Retrofit / IMS Solution installation. It is imperative closely at the bottom of the factory filter canister, where debris often is that ONLY healthy, good running engines be retrofitted. collected. If ANY debris is present, the retrofit process must be aborted; and the source of the debris must be identified. Action must be taken to NEVER, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, IS IT PERMISSIBLE TO address these issues prior to the retrofit process being carried out. REMOVE A FAILED OR FAILING IMS BEARING AND REPLACE IT Retrofitting the IMSB of ANY engine that has wear metals, or other WITH AN IMS RETROFIT OR IMS SOLUTION PRODUCT. IMS RETROFIT debris in the oil, will lead to collateral damages that can destroy the retrofitted IMS Bearing, as well as all other internally lubricated engine AND IMS SOLUTION COMPONENTS AND PROCEDURES WERE components. DESIGNED FOR PREVENTATIVE PURPOSES ONLY. CHECK LIST