[Deschodt]

Originally Posted by Deschodt

Speeder, I think you're quoting the wrong guy... I have the same dataset you have, more or less (2 friends that went Kablamo on the newest bearing)... I don't trust the M97 engines...

Have you guys heard from from that guy who claimed he developed a technique and toolset to repair (or is it replace) the M97 IMS without splitting the case ? Toni something ? I don't understand how that's possible unless you teleport it out of the case. Not that he gave details... curious...

Found it:

Originally Posted by Sapientoni

RE:2006-8 IMSB replacement. There have been only a few documented failures of these model IMSB. I rebuilt one of these and because of the expense of the case splitting for a $30 part, I designed, built, and have tested special tools to precisely enable changing the bearing with the engine in the car. Support flange and sealing also came into revision. The one I changed failed in the garage, on start up, and was gingerly driven 8 miles to the home garage for analysis, teardown, and service. Search under Sapientoni and I have posted several notes and pics to show what is found, and what you can expect under the same circumstances. I bought a wrecked 28,000 mile vehicle to prove the viability of my service.