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This one covers the 4 stages of IMS Bearing failure. Enjoy! https://www.pca.org/news/2018-03-27/...earing-failure
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YOUR RESEARCHPart 3 of PCA?s IMS Video Series released
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POST 2Original post
Great job! I know you (Jake) takes some heat over these info videos, but please, please, understand that there are many out there that truly appreciate the efforts and information. Thank you!
POST 3Original post
Thank you Jake for the continued education!
POST 4Original post
Big thanks for Jake and PCA for doing these videos. I have a question regarding the explanation of the stage 3 failure. In the video, it said a leak around the IMS flange was a sign of this. My car was leaking at the flange but was only stage 1 (compromised bearing seal). The leak was from a shrunken seal on the flange. I was just wondering if you have seen situations like mine when working on these engines?
POST 5Original post
Thank you Jake for taking the time to do this.
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It sounds like your leak was from the outer diameter flange seal, not the inner diameter O ring? It would be possible to have a Stage 1 failure with an oil leak as a symptom... JTT, all of us here urged Jake to shoot these videos. They have helped so much with the phone calls that we receive, and the general knowledge of those who are calling us. You probably won�t see anything like these again, though we all keep begging him to start a youtube channel. His response �l�ll get right on that....... as soon as Hell freezes over�
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Correct, I didn't see much residue around the center bolt it was all around the outside of the flange. Thanks for clarifying!
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Sure... The outer seal of the flange leaking is common, and not to be confused with a leak created by a failing IMSB. It is a good time to perform an IMS Retrofit, if you have to address a leaky flange seal, though..
POST 9Original post
Thanks Jake! Appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge.
POST 10Original post
Thank you for another great informative video! I have a questions: for 2006-2008 997, I read on here that the only preventative maintenance is to remove the seal on the IMS bearing since you can't replace them without opening the motor. If this is the right thing to do, wouldn't this be in the same stage 3 scenario?
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