Thread: IMS on a 99?
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Old 06-27-2017, 12:24 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by mikefocke View Post
Not to mention that any car this old could easily have a replacement engine and then all bets are off as to what bearing the engine has. Only sure way is to remove the transmission and inspect the IMS housing. Now if you know the history of the car from day one ....
Or if you have read the engine numbers off the sump rail, you can determine if it is a reman, or if not, what year it is.
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