My Mind is Numb over IMS

[tnoice]

I chose to have mine replaced because I did it want to even have the possibility that I would need to face my wife to tell her I needed a new engine on a car that is in almost perfect condition. I too replaced my oil every 5,000 miles and drove it like a Porsche should be driven, but unfortunately I still did not like the probability of that issue when I can proactively take steps to lessen a catastrophic outcome. I would personally say that if you are replacing all of those parts, dealing with the clutch, it does not hurt to replace the bearing, if it can be removed. It will give you peace of mind.

[Pastor T]

Man, that's the truth. this thing keeps me up at night. Every slight variation in the noises I hear causes my heart to stop beating. Thanks for chiming in.

[woodsman]

I did not have 'a failure' Pastor T. After owning/driving my car for three months, I decided I love it so much that I pro actively took 'her in'. My clutch was fine, as far as driving was concerned but I'm the worrying type, you know... Unfortunately the Porsche-trained mechanic screwed up royally and bent the valves! ( 'it shouldn't have moved...') and now after only 8000 mi. I've had to redo the clutch as 2 bolts on the pp (and the one for the crank sensor) backed out.
Has the indy done an IMS bearing replacement before??? Is he forgetful, or in too big of a hurry???