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Originally Posted by stateofidleness
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".
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As I said in my posting "look for a later model that has no IMS"
After 2009 the cams are driven off the crankshaft..... therefore NO IMS.
So your point that "and FWIW, the IMS can fail in any year model so that's not a very strong argument " doesn't hold water.
Something can't fail if it isn't present.
Not having one is a good enough argument for me at least.