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Old 04-18-2012, 03:19 PM   #46
seningen
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Originally Posted by Brad Roberts View Post
I have seen NO 2.5 failures. Doesn't mean it won't/cant happen, but I have seen none and I have been involved with the cars since 1999, racing/time trial/autoX since late 04. The 2.5 doesn't turn the RPM that the 2.7/3.2/3.4 turn, it doesn't see the same heat etc.

I have pulled apart a LOT (20+) blown 2.5's, a couple had questionable bearings, but none of them had failed completely.



B
I bought a 99 a few years back with a blown engine.

When i put the car on a lift -- the IMS bolt was sheared off and facing head down
sitting between the engine and tranny.

this was a 99 tip with 92K miles on it.

mike
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