IMS Upgrade - Should I have it done

[mikefocke]

why not look at the list of things done for the cpo engine Jake sells as a guide to what is worth doing as a preventative maintenance/confidence booster. It isn't that different from your list:

-Update the IMS bearing with the LN/ FSI unit
-Replace the water pump
-Replace lifters with FSI updated units <--------------
-Replace chain guides and vario-cam wear pads
-Replace clutch assembly
-Replace AOS
-Replace RMS with 997 unit
-4th and 5th timing chains replaced
-Install new LN Engineering lo temp thermostat <----------------
-Install LN Engineering Spin On Oil Filter Adaptor (SPOFA) <-----------------

3 differences I see and have marked with <------. The last 2 being optional but the lifters being a significant addition.