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Old 03-28-2021, 07:10 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by paulofto View Post
Like a lot of other supposed ‘truths’ about the IMS bearing this is a myth. People who have replaced 100’s of bearings will tell you they can fail at any mileage, low or high.
I think vkmotorsports has a point. I've read somewhere that certain engine blocks were more prone to failure than others. Possibly having something to do with machining. Thus presenting itself as a problem earlier in the engine's life. So, if you have a higher mile engine, it's LESS prone to IMS failure. But you're also right, they can fail at any mileage.
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