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Originally Posted by rondocap
Basically, $2k is not expensive with the clutch and IMS upgrade - but in 2013, just how much is a replaceable good condition engine in case the worst happens?
I've seen some working engines on eBay in the $3k to $5k range for a 986 2.7 liter like is already in my 2001. Is that a good range for the real world, or are these eBay auctions not reliable and trustworthy for a good engine?
Heck, if a new (used) engine was only $3,500 plus a few hours of installation, that does not seem like the end of the world, and only a little bit more compared to a $2k IMS upgrade job.
So the question remains...with lower engine prices, risk it or still do the IMS...
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Failure to replace the IMS might result in catastrophic engine failure at an inopportune time such as a vacation trip out of town, or in heavy traffic, resulting in a safety issue. Preventive replacement of the IMS takes place at your convenience and can be combined with clutch replacement (if needed), saving labor costs. More important, it leaves your car with matching engine and VIN numbers as well as your complete service history. This HAS to help your ability to resell the car at a later date compared to selling it after replacing a failed engine. And replacing the engine with a new (used) engine would give you an engine with an unknown service history and the same potential IMS problem. It is rare but not unheard of for owners to suffer two IMS failures. And the $2K to replace the IMS is still a lot less than the $3500 for a new (used) engine, which will also involve a certain amount of labor. If you intend to keep the car any appreciable length of time, the IMS replacement would seem to make financial sense. Of course, if you are selling or trading it quite soon, it would not make sense.
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