New IMS Question?

[Sisuguy]

So, here's a question I haven't seen addressed anywhere on this topic.

If my 2000S turns out to have a single row bearing rather than a double row, can I replace it with a double row as long as I change the cover plate as well?

[JFP in PA]

So, here's a question I haven't seen addressed anywhere on this topic.

If my 2000S turns out to have a single row bearing rather than a double row, can I replace it with a double row as long as I change the cover plate as well?

No, it is not that simple. You have to stay with the design the engine came with unless you intend to dismantle the entire engine and replace the shaft itself. LN actually makes a "triple row" ceramic version replacement shaft for just that purpose.

[Sisuguy]

Thanks JFP, I knew it couldn't be that simple!

[cnavarro]

So, here's a question I haven't seen addressed anywhere on this topic.

If my 2000S turns out to have a single row bearing rather than a double row, can I replace it with a double row as long as I change the cover plate as well?

That's why we developed the IMS Solution - to address the weaknesses of the single row bearing. However, we have no plans to release the IMS Solution for the dual row IMS bearing even though we have developed it since the dual row bearing is clearly the most superior version of all the IMS's used by Porsche.