Needless IMS replacement?

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I replaced the IMSB with an LNE bearing on my current 98 at 78K when the clutch was replaced. The old bearing was in excellent condition. The new bearing is even better. It added two hours labor and the cost of the bearing to the job. For that cost I received added reliability,resale value, and peace of mind. Like insurance I have transferred the risk of uncertain loss from one entity to another for a payment. Are you concerned? How concerned? Do you feel lucky? How lucky? My factory IMS bearing was in excellent condition so I will never know how good of an investment I have made. I do know that it is no longer a concern. Given that, I drive one of the worlds finest affordable droptop roadsters in a confident and robust manner as it was designed and engineered (except for one or two things) for. Ain't life grand.