IMS RETROFITSTEP& IMS SOLUTION · PRE-QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE, CONT.

IMS RETROFITSTEP& IMS SOLUTION PRE-QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE, CONT. Remove engine oil filter, cut open and inspect for ANY debris. Look closely at the bottom of the factory filter canister, where debris often is 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 address these issues prior to the retrofit process being carried out. Retrofitting the IMSB of ANY engine that has wear metals, or other debris in the oil, will lead to collateral damages that can destroy the retrofitted IMS Bearing, as well as all other internally lubricated engine components. Remove Engine Oil Sump plate, inspect for debris. Removal of the sump 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. During all oil, sump and filter inspections, remember that the tiniest particles are just as concerning as larger pieces. This is because they are even more easily mixed into, and suspended from the engine oil, allowing the debris to circulate all throughout the engine with damaging effects. Perform bore scope inspection of all cylinder bores. Watch closely for scoring and any signs of wear. Wear debris from failing / failed cylinders has been proven to be very damaging to all engine internals, including IMS Bearings. With the transaxle removed, inspect the Rear Main Seal bore to ensure the engine does not have a factory defect known as “crankshaft sag”. If this exists oil leakage at the RMS will be a terminal condition that can’t ever be remedied. 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 fitted. Engines that have IMS shaft assemblies that have been through a failure are always damaged, and it is very important that these shafts are not fitted with any IMS Retrofit or IMS Solution products. NOTE: Any and all fault codes, and / or symptoms of rough running, etc. must be addressed prior to IMS Retrofit / IMS Solution installation. It is imperative that ONLY healthy, good running engines be retrofitted. NEVER, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, IS IT PERMISSIBLE TO REMOVE A FAILED OR FAILING IMS BEARING AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMS RETROFIT OR IMS SOLUTION PRODUCT. IMS RETROFIT AND IMS SOLUTION PRODUCTS, COMPONENTS AND PROCEDURES WERE DESIGNED FOR PREVENTATIVE PURPOSES ONLY.