I had this
and this
So I pulled the IMSB, with the engine in the car (transmission out). Found this:
I didn't want to take my engine out either.
These are my old main bearings.
Picture this: You and your significant other are looking forward to a nice long weekend. You're throwing an overnight bag in the Porsche, top down and taking off to where ever the road takes you.
Do you really want to spend the entire time worried that your engine is still making metal?