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Old 11-12-2012, 04:01 AM   #11
rcbox2k1
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Originally Posted by shadrach74 View Post
I would say that IMS bearings do fail, but I would not say it is common.
I just did the retrofit on my 2002 S with 53K. My bearing was perfect (and I do mean perfect) and older low mileage engines are supposed to be high risk.

Knowing what I know now, I'm not sure I'd ever do it as a stand alone MX item.
Good point! Thnx for sharing your experience.
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