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The only permanent solution to ims bearing failures in Porsche engines


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IMS Solution Bearing Replacement Kit for Dual Row IMS MY97-01 Boxster & 911 Models

$1,899.00

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SKU: 106-08.40

THE PATENTED IMS SOLUTION IS THE ONLY TRULY PERMANENT SOLUTION TO PORSCHE IMS BEARING FAILURES.


NO MOVING PARTS. NO BALL OR ROLLER BEARING. NO SERVICE INTERVAL. NO PROBLEM.

THE IMS SOLUTION IS DESIGNED FOR THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE WITH A 5 YEAR /UNLIMITED MILEAGE WARRANTY.



Free 30-day IMS tool rental including RMS rear main seal installation tool is now included with purchase of IMS Retrofit and IMS Solution kits from LN Engineering! Be sure to review the terms and conditions for IMS tool rental before placing your order.




Prevent costly engine failure by eliminating problematic ball-bearings or roller-bearings by backdating your IMS with a permanent, pressure fed oil lubricated plain bearing, just like in an aircooled Porsche. This patented design is the last IMS bearing you will ever need. Brought to you by the team that developed the original and often imitated IMS Retrofit™, the IMS Solution is the only permanent solution to catastrophic IMS bearing failures by complete omission of the problematic single row ball bearing and now the dual row ball bearing.



The IMS Solution became the first Patented IMS Retroit product on the market, granted US Patent 8,992,089 B2 on March 31, 2015. The IMS Solution is also protected by US Patent 9,416,697 B2 and US Patent 9,909,469.



Why buy an IMS Retrofit from LN Engineering?



As of 2020, with 35,000 IMS Retrofit and 3000 IMS Solutions installed since 2008, our IMS bearing replacements are the most trusted and used by hundreds of independent mechanics and dealerships worldwide.



LN Engineering offers fast and free shipping and has industry leading technical support. We also an IMS bearing replacement tool rental program, available exclusively to retail customers who purchase their IMS Retrofit or IMS Solution from the LN Engineering website.



IMS Solution as preventative maintenance:



  • IMS replacement takes an average of 10-14 hours and requires the transmission to be removed. Tipronic 911 models require the engine and transmission to be removed as a complete unit to be able to separate engine and gearbox.

  • Typically coupled with clutch and other maintenance such as replacement of RMS, AOS, Water Pump, Dual Mass Flywheel, etc.

  • If an engine failure occurs, rebuilds take 60+ hours and can cost tens of thousands of dollars to fix. Once the IMS bearing has started to fail, it cannot be replaced safely as wear metal from the original bearing can damage the replacement bearing or other internal engine components.

  • Engines must be pre-qualified prior to bearing replacement. To learn more about pre-qualification, visit https://lnengineering.com/products/ims-bearing-installation-tools/ims-pre-qualification.html


How do you install the IMS Solution?





Download IMS Solution Installation Manual Download IMS Solution Installation Manual



What factory bearing does my engine have?



  • 1997-1999: This engine featured a dual row bearing IMS.

  • 2000-2001: These engines came from the factory with either a dual row or a single row bearing IMS. A single row flange measures 19.27mm deep and a dual row flange measures 13.34mm deep.

  • 2002-2005: This engine featured a single row bearing IMS. Some late production 2005 models will have a non-servicable IMS.

  • 2006-2008: These engines were fitted with a larger bearing, readiliy identifiable by the 22mm center nut, that is not serviceable without a complete teardown of the engine. Removal of the IMS bearing grease seal will ensure proper lubrication of the original bearing.

  • If the engine in your car has been replaced, it will have whatever IMS bearing was in production for that model year of manufacture for the replacement engine.


Take advantage of free tool rental when purchasing your IMS Solution from LN Engineering




Note: Free basic technical support is provided through our ticketing system. Assistance with the IMS procedure is not provided outside of directives and videos provided online. Advanced Technical Support (ATS) is a paid service where you can speak to an actual technician experienced with the IMS procedure and your vehicle to assist in case you run into a problem you cannot solve on your own.



Need to have someone install your IMS bearing?


If you aren't a do it yourselfer and are planning on having your IMS bearing changed professionally, we recommend checking out Certified Installers as your first resource for this work to be completed. We do not recommend purchasing an IMS Retrofit or IMS Solution intermediate shaft bearing kit from us unless you are doing the work yourself or the shop you are planning on using explicitly asks you to supply the parts. Most shops do not allow customers to bring in their own parts; shops need to make money on both the parts and labor to stay in business, so please purchase your LN products from the shop that is doing the work on your Boxster, Cayman, or 911 to support your local independent Porsche mechanic.



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TOOLS NEEDED FOR IMS KITS INSTALLATION

 

106.08.13
IMS Pro Tool Kit 
           
106.08.21
 Supplemental Tool Kit 
           
106.08.22
M96 Faultess Tools IMS Tool Kit
           

 

 - Required - Recommended

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Important Seller's Note

The Seller, hereby expressly disclaims all warranties either express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any liability in connection with the sale of this part(s) and/or service. Buyer shall not be entitled to recover any consequential damages, damages to property, damages for loss of use, loss of time, loss of profits, or income, or any other incidental damages. In addition, expressly excluded is any liability for defects pertaining to safety or performance, by way of ‘‘strict liability’’, negligence or otherwise. In the event of non-payment, the Buyer agrees that the costs of collection including court cost, and reasonable attorney’s fees, shall be recoverable from the Buyer. The Buyer has read and with any transaction, agrees to all of the terms and conditions in connection with the Seller.


Terms: • All Returns/Exchanges Require Written or Verbal Pre-Authorization and RMA Number. • Positively No Exchanges Without This Invoice. • No Refunds On Opened Packages Or Used Parts. • Items Returned Must Be In Original Packaging. • No Refunds On Special Orders. • No Return On IMS Parts. • No Refunds After 30 Days. • 25% Handling Charge On All Returned Items. • No Returns On Electrical Parts. • Refund On Purchases Paid By Check Are Refunded After Check Clears. • Limited Lifetime Warranty on NSC plating provided by Millennium Technologies LLC and subject to their terms and conditions. • There is no warranty on blocks processed with the Nickies Lite direct plating process. • Any Damage Must Be Reported to the Shipper and LN within 24 Hours of Receipt.

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