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YOUR RESEARCHEPS (European Parts Solution) IMS upgrade?
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Just changed my IMS to the EPS version at 68k miles on a car I just purchased.
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Just changed my imsb on my 99 carrera 4 at 95k to the EPS replacement.
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I've used the LN Engineering kit in the past and seems fine.
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Maybe a wrench if the car is not drivable or you suspect an imminent IMS bearing failure.
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All, searched forum for this and didn't find anything.
I've used the LN Engineering kit in the past and seems fine. Discovered the
EPS kit
which seems to have some differentiators such as cylindrical bearing and "oil feed" element. Does anyone have experience with this? Professional (or unprofessional for that matter) opinion on pros/cons of either, or better alternative altogether?
Realize these are all band-aids on a wound but point is to get peace of mind and drive the car worry-free!
Thanks --
Just changed my IMS to the EPS version at 68k miles on a car I just purchased. The OEM IMS replaced was in great condition! Hope I never have to do this again. Two really good things: The clutch was gone and the rear main seal was leaking! Good timing!
No wrench - I drove 200 miles to get to my nearest certified installer. Maybe a wrench if the car is not drivable or you suspect an imminent IMS bearing failure.
What everyone else said. 300 miles isn't bad at all. Its just a 1 time trip and then you're done. Rent a trailer and take your car there if you're worried about miles. I'd imagine most shops could complete this in a day if you schedule it in advance.
Ahsai, thanx for the info, been looking to buy 2 kits. I believe the solution is the best way to go, never having to replace again if keeping the car or adds value to the resale of the car.
Then you might decide to install it yourself.
That's my plan: All parts and supplies are in hand; work begins around the second week of December.
Wish me luck.
I did mine myself... you can also have any decent shop do it. They don�t have to be a �IMS Solution installer�, unless you want the �warantee�... Just remember, the warantee is only good on the part itself - it doesn�t cover the rest of the engine or any other mode of failure (and rightly so - why would it...)
