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Originally Posted by mcfcinusa
The IMS brg. on the later models is not removable without complete engine disassembly. I am a Machinist with 45years experience in the trade and have recently retired/ been laid off after the San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant was permanently closed. I have been making a machine that can be attached to the engine and then i can machine the bore in the crankcase just large enough to allow removal of the original bearing. Once the bearing has been removed then a replacement IMS bearing can be installed. I can supply a sleeve to fit over the original 3 bolt holed bearing carrier or even a brand new bearing carrier that fits the now oversized bore in the crankcase.
I am putting this idea of mine forward with the knowledge and confidence that it can be done without any detriment to the integrity of the engine crankcase. I can perform this work with the engine in or out of the car. If someone is having a clutch replaced then this would be the perfect time to change out the IMS brg. The style of IMS brg. kit can then be installed by the mechanic doing the job. Some kits are oil fed and some aren't but type used is then up to the owner of the car.
I have been in contact with upper management at Pelican Parts and have been allowed to put the idea forward to see if any owners would want this service. I am willing to travel to where the car is being worked on to do the work. Once the case is machined the owners mechanic can then proceed to install a new IMS kit. If i have got the year wrong please correct me as i have a 97. I live in North San Diego County. Des Young.
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Along with Mike's questions about how you intend to prevent machining debris from getting into the engine case while doing this, and how you intend to assure correct alignment of the new bore, exactly what does the car owner do after you have completed this project? No one makes a larger IMS flange or seals for the new opening, and the only available bearing is that size is the one already in the car, which Porsche only sells as an assembly with the shaft itself for around $1K.......
While an interesting idea, I think you need to focus more on the details involved.