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Townhome · 05-28-2015, 05:20 AM

Well after pulling the pan I found a consderable amount of metal chips. Nothing big but too big to try to attempt to replace the IMS bearing and flush.
I have an offer on a 2005 3.2 replacement engine with 45,000 miles.
Thanks for all your wise advice guys.
Hugely appreciated.

Update: I won't be buying the used engine as its just too much$$$
Still looking for a replacement as splitting the cases to clean scares me. Too bad as this engine and car has been well cared for.

05-28-2015, 05:20 AM	#28
Townhome QTR MLE Join Date: May 2015 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 9	Well after pulling the pan I found a consderable amount of metal chips. Nothing big but too big to try to attempt to replace the IMS bearing and flush. I have an offer on a 2005 3.2 replacement engine with 45,000 miles. Thanks for all your wise advice guys. Hugely appreciated. Update: I won't be buying the used engine as its just too much$$$ Still looking for a replacement as splitting the cases to clean scares me. Too bad as this engine and car has been well cared for. Last edited by Townhome; 05-30-2015 at 05:23 AM.