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Should I weld the IMS shaft? Need advice
Hi guys,
I'm just in the process of putting back together a 99 M96 engine post IMS bearing failure. I got the engine ultrasonic cleaned and purchased a replacement IMS shaft. The old shaft looks to be in good shape, but I've read reusing the shaft after the bearing failure is a bad idea.
Now, should I have the replacement IMS shaft welded? I can't find much info on this online. How is this done properly? Does the shaft need to be balanced after? Can I just do this at any good welding shop (I'm in the Bay Area).
I've also seen some people using a set screw, but there seem to be mixed views on this one.
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