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chitowndad · 07-11-2008, 05:10 AM

So what's the difference between the RMS and IMS? I'm familiar with the RMS (Rear Main Seal) which I believe is on the block behind the cams, correct? What exactly is the IMS and when it fails why do you have to replace the entire engine?

Thanks,

-Steve

07-11-2008, 05:10 AM	#10
chitowndad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 379	RMS verses IMS So what's the difference between the RMS and IMS? I'm familiar with the RMS (Rear Main Seal) which I believe is on the block behind the cams, correct? What exactly is the IMS and when it fails why do you have to replace the entire engine? Thanks, -Steve __________________ 2001 Boxster S Desnorkled Pioneer Avic D3 JL Audio 6.5 inch subs (in the door) Pyramid 4 channel amp