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Now in our 24th year, LN Engineering is best known for our Nickies cylinders and sleeves as well as for our solutions to the intermediate shaft bearing problem, namely the IMS Retrofit and IMS Solution.

06/15/2026

Nick from Top Automotive, one of our IMS Solution Certified Installers, goes over what goes into pre-qualification before you change the Porsche Intermediate Shaft bearing. Yet another reason to seek out a Certified Installer to work on your Porsche.

https://topautomotiveinc.com/

For the complete list of LN/FSI Certified Shops, click on through to the IMS Solution website and click on Certified Installers, or just follow this link:

https://imssolution.com/certified-installers/

When engines suffer from bore scoring, there are no longer enough exposed silicon particles on the bore to support the o...
06/11/2026

When engines suffer from bore scoring, there are no longer enough exposed silicon particles on the bore to support the oil film. This can be measured as a reduction of RvK, which means the bore holds less oil. That means you need a thicker oil. But even more important are the additives, as that's what does the heavy lifting in boundary lubrication. ZDDP along doesn't cut it. You need moly too.

https://lnengineering.com/products/watercooled-porsche-cylinders-sleeves-and-pistons/porsche-cylinder-bore-scoring/tips-on-how-to-prevent-porsche-bore-scoring/

Most of our Certified Installers also are active in their local PCA regions, providing tech sessions with seminars on im...
06/08/2026

Most of our Certified Installers also are active in their local PCA regions, providing tech sessions with seminars on important topics all Porsche owners need to know.

Stadium Auto recently hosted their local Porsche club doing just that. Outreach is an important part of being part of our close knit team of Porsche shops.

https://www.stadiumautoservice.com/

Even if you do your own maintenance, it's always a good idea to have a professional give your car a once over at least one time a year. Finding a Certified shop is only a click away.

https://imssolution.com/certified-installers/

06/07/2026

Not only should your engine block deck be flat, but it also needs to have the right surface finish. For an MLS gasket, it can't be too rough and can vary by the manufacturer, but depending on who you listen to, it should be under an Ra of 40 with 15-30 being a good target.

Flatness is also a must. Although MLS gaskets are good at taking up deviations, it should be less than .002" - most of these blocks can have decks up to. 005" out. That needs to be fixed.

Details matter.

What's the point if you own a profilometer if you don't know how to use it properly? Different surfaces require differen...
06/04/2026

What's the point if you own a profilometer if you don't know how to use it properly? Different surfaces require different finishes and how you evaluate them change. Good thing we have Digital Metrology's TraceBoss and direct access to the both Mark Malburg and Lake Speed Jr. - a winning team!

If someone other than LN is reconditioning or honing your Porsche cylinders or engine blocks, trust but verify.

https://lnengineering.com/products/nickel-silicon-carbide-nsc-cylinder-reconditioning-and-plating-process-for-porsche-nikasil-cylinders/

There is no magic molecule in a bottle that can permanently bond to every engine surface, reverse wear, or rebuild damag...
06/03/2026

There is no magic molecule in a bottle that can permanently bond to every engine surface, reverse wear, or rebuild damaged parts.

Oil additives can change friction, detergency, viscosity, or anti-wear behavior. Some may even make an engine sound quieter for a while. But if bearings are worn, cylinders are scored, rings are damaged, or surfaces are already failing, no pour-in product is going to restore the original geometry.

If you believe an additive can do this, I have oceanfront property for sale in Arizona. As Lake Speed Jr. says, it's Science, Not Speculation.

Oil can help protect an engine. It cannot rebuild one.

https://lnengineering.com/oil/

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125 Gladiolus Street
Momence, IL
60954

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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