IMS Replacement

[thstone]

Originally Posted by Jedi

They also quoted doing an oil change and replacing the rear main seal, is this necessary or might as well do it while they are in there?

Oil change is expected as they will want to remove the filter and check for metal before installing anything and they might as well change the oil while they have the filter out.

Replacing the RMS is standard practice almost anytime that the trans is out since its a cheap part and an easy replacement.

Last, your clutch should be in good condition with only 25K miles, but be prepared for the shop to suggest changing it as long as everything is apart.

[clickman]

Originally Posted by thstone

Oil change is expected as they will want to remove the filter and check for metal before installing anything

That's the right thing to do... Do they all do it as matter of course?

[Jake Raby]

Don't even think about dumping the old oil back in after an IMSR procedure!

[clickman]

It was the removal of filter and checking for metal I was referring to. And the pan.

[mikefocke]

If they propose replacing the clutch, ask for the measurements that support that suggestion. Not that the parts are that much of the total job and it is cheap to do once you have the transmission sitting on a workbench. But just to let them know you want fact based opinions, not ones that are designed to add to their bottom line.