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View Poll Results: How bad is my old IMS bearing goint to be?
Perfect, like new. 18 52.94%
Some signs of wear, but not too bad. 15 44.12%
Starting to fall apart, needed doing. 0 0%
Just about to cause engine detonation. 1 2.94%
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Old 09-26-2014, 08:58 AM   #18
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Phew!

The old ISMB was still intact, even has the seals on but it looks like the grease has been washed out. The IMS was full of old oil. The old bearing turns smoothly by hand and there was no nasty stuff in the engine oil although it was a bit dirty even though it had just been changed. I guess the last change has acted as a flushing oil to help get rid of the remains of the 4 year old stuff that was in there before
That's a relief! Looks just like mine did. Now you have to get the Dremel out and cut it in half so we can see the insides.
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