RND ENGINES Roller Bearing Porsche IMS Intermediate Shaft Update Kit 106-08.2R. Fits 2000 through 2005 Porsche Boxster and 911 models with the factory single row bearing.

THE ONLY IMS ROLLER BEARING REPLACEMENT KIT WITH TRUE THRUST CONTROL.

Cylindrical roller bearings provide great lateral load capacity, sacrificing their maximum load cap in thrust (axial movement). That’s why precise thrust control is crucial for bearing’s longevity and reliability. RND Roller Bearing IMS Retrofit kit is the only solution on the market that uses proper heat treated, 52100 bearing steel thrust surfaces on both sides. Features a genuine Koyo NUP204E or equivalent Genuine FAG, SKF, or NSK bearing. Only the best cylindrical roller bearing we could source for our RS Roller IMS Retrofit Kit.

Manufactured by LN Engineering LLC for RND Engines, The RND RS Roller IMS Bearing Replacement sports a 2-year/24,000 miles limited parts warranty with professional installation, proper IMS procedure pre-qualification, and qualifying bearing registration. The RND RS Roller IMS Bearing Replacement has a recommended service interval 6 years or 75,000 miles, whichever comes first.

WHY DO IMS BEARINGS FAIL?

Lack of lubrication (sealed bearing was used)

Insufficient load capacity (factory single row bearing had high failure rate of 8% according to the Eisen class action lawsuit)

The factory did not supply a service interval, replacement, or tools for changing the original bearing out – bearing should have had a service interval!

IMS RETROFIT AS A PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE:

IMS replacement takes an average of 10-14 hours.

Typically coupled with clutch and other maintenance.

Engine rebuilds take 60+ hours and can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

Engines must be pre-qualified prior to bearing replacement.

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. Before purchasing a bearing kit, it is important to identify which bearing your engine will need.

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 that is not serviceable without a complete teardown of the engine.

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.

Use IMS Pro Toolkit part number 106-08.13 for installation. No oil system modifications required!