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pjq · 01-26-2015, 04:19 AM

Wow, IMSB bolt sitting at the bottom of the bell housing flange!
Well in my case when I saw this on my car I already knew my IMSB had failed and by that stage there was oil dripping from that area. My oil sample, filter and sump had shown I had metal. I had to do a complete rebuild.
There is no oil leaking from yours, maybe your lucky. I would suggest you drain the oil (taking samples in a clear bottle), cut open your oil filter and inspect, remove you oil sump and inspect. NO metal is the only thing that is good.

01-26-2015, 04:19 AM	#28
pjq Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eastern canada Posts: 262	Wow, IMSB bolt sitting at the bottom of the bell housing flange! Well in my case when I saw this on my car I already knew my IMSB had failed and by that stage there was oil dripping from that area. My oil sample, filter and sump had shown I had metal. I had to do a complete rebuild. There is no oil leaking from yours, maybe your lucky. I would suggest you drain the oil (taking samples in a clear bottle), cut open your oil filter and inspect, remove you oil sump and inspect. NO metal is the only thing that is good. Last edited by pjq; 01-26-2015 at 04:22 AM.