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Prelude Guy · 01-05-2016, 07:53 PM

Guys,

I have a few ideas rolling around in my head. Just wanted to get an idea of what are the most common engine internals that are damaged after the IMS fails? Are things like the heads, cams, crank, rods, pistons usually unharmed? The block and IMS are obviously damaged.

Thanks for your help!

01-05-2016, 07:53 PM	#1
Prelude Guy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Maryland Posts: 46	If failure is due to IMSB, what's salvageable from the engine? Guys, I have a few ideas rolling around in my head. Just wanted to get an idea of what are the most common engine internals that are damaged after the IMS fails? Are things like the heads, cams, crank, rods, pistons usually unharmed? The block and IMS are obviously damaged. Thanks for your help!