IMS RETROFIT & IMS SOLUTION · PRE-QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE

IMS RETROFIT & 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-revs, Camshaft deviation #’s, etc…) Five (5) chain M96 engines are known for high camshaft deviation values due to abnormally high wear found on the timing chain adjuster wear pads. This can occur at low mileage points. Camshaft deviations found over 4 degrees must be addressed prior to performing the IMS Retrofit / IMS Solution installation. Failure to do this may result in a loss of valve timing during the procedure, or a Check Engine Light illumination immediately following the IMS Retrofit / IMS Solution installation. This will be due to camshaft deviations that are operating out of range. Perform Crankcase Manometer Test. Engines should read 4-6” of water column at sea level. Check over car complete, perform vehicle safety inspection, and listen to engine to determine overall condition. Inspect for any engine and/or gearbox oil and/or coolant leaks and document. Driving the car prior to the retrofit is recommended, as issues may be caught prior to the retrofit process. Drain engine oil and inspect how the oil looks while draining, inspect engine oil drain plug closely. Inspect for ANY debris. Again, any debris is concerning, and must be taken seriously. Engines can run perfectly, and exhibit no other symptoms of imminent failure, yet can be slowly dying due to debris laden oil. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE