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Old 04-30-2015, 06:25 PM   #1
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There is a lot of speculation on IMS this and IMS that. Long story short, yes. the repair is up to you and you don't have to do it, the failure rate is low. (Higher for single row). These engines have a whole bunch of "modes of failure ". You could do the IMS and then the next day have your AOS take your engine out.
Redbox, my parents live in Norman -- I'n down here in Mississippi. So back to the IMS -- thanks for the advice and heightened sense of paranoia....
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Congrats Beautiful car. Welcome to the forum.

I have a 1997 and don't worry about IMS, just enjoy the car and spend less time on the forums.
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