Originally Posted by theiceman

interesting , but you just know the the fan- boys are going to still have a story and convince everyone its internet hype and not really a problem ( this may be a necesary move to protect resale value ) . But just in our Random sampling of small Canadian forums here. I have heard of engines being replaced for other reasons , not one IMS bearing .. still .. replacing an engine on any of these cars before its due days ( in the 100,s of thousands ) to me seems totally unacceptable.

Originally Posted by Imo000

You actually saw the failed bearing when they removed the engine?

Originally Posted by Receiver

Yes I did. It was actually the bolt that broke where the o ring fits on at a slightly lower diameter part of the bolt. Bolt sheared off at that point.