Dropping both Engine and Trans to do IMS?

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Originally Posted by Gelbster

Don't second guess an experienced mechanic. Instead ,I suggest you focus on a 'while you are in there' list to take advantage of having easy access to the engine. ASk here for suggestions to add to that list but a competent Indie will already know. This is a great opportunity to avoid some large labor expenses and some needlessly long diagnostics in future - for example , finding vacuum leaks !

Thanks for the wise words. Yes, we've had that discussion already. I recommended he take it for a pre-service test drive to see if he agrees with me the engine was purring and running smooth. I asked about the RMS, but he said if it's not leaking, not to change it. He mentioned they are very tricky to seat perfectly. We agreed he'd look at the spark plug oil tubes, serpentine belt, pulleys, etc. He is going to change the AOS. I don't have an unlimited budget, however! LOL