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Old 03-01-2019, 02:47 PM   #6
thstone
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This was done within the past year by a reputable independent shop at the time of a clutch change. I wonder why they didnt do the IMS for another $80 ish in parts for an equivalent bearing...
With at least a 90% never-failure rate, a lot of owners don't worry about it. And the most popular replacement bearing from LN is close to $800, not $80.

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Originally Posted by tzincp View Post
The invoice states that they changed the "Main Camshaft Seal" at the same time. Is this referring to the RMS?
As Maytag said, I'm sure they meant Main CRANKshaft Seal which is the same as the rear main seal (RMS).
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