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Originally Posted by J Tinsby
AVOID the earlier models that have the dreaded Intermediate Shaft altogether.
That may make the purchase of a later model more expensive initially, but you won't be wondering when and if the IMS failure will occur.
In case you don't know about it, it trashes the engine when it fails.
Good luck and welcome!
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I was under the impression that ALL M96 engines were susceptible to IMS failure and only the M96 (early, not the "M97") engines can be retrofitted with the upgraded bearing. If anything, this would mean you would WANT the earlier models and avoid the later models.
and FWIW, the IMS can fail in any year model so that's not a very strong argument that you "wont have to wonder when it will fail".