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Originally Posted by thom4782
I do agree with you that replacing the IMS bearing doesn't make sense if you're willing to walk away from the car if the engine implodes.
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It's not so much being willing to walk away if it implodes. It's simple maths.
If I was to fit a new clutch, flywheel and LN bearing tomorrow, I'd probably looking at a bill of £2,000. I could probably buy a replacement 2.5l Box for £3.5k and keep my current car for spares!
It just doesn't make financial sense to bury lots of money in these cars in the UK given the terrible residuals.
I'm in a bit of a tricky spot with this car right now. I could throw £2k at it and then one of the heads could crack the week after and before you know it you've spent more than the price of just buying another one.
Not sure what I am going to do. The best outcome would probably be a new clutch and hope the flywheel is OK.
Probably the best thing to do would be to get the clutch done and if that goes well, sell the car for £3.5k and buy a really tidy 2.7 for about £5k.
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