Having read up a tonne of info on this, I'd say get it checked out in terms of any visible oil leaks etc (you can do this yourself) and also is the clutch heavy or stiff? If it is fine and there's no audible noises from the engine in terms of rattle around the IMS bearing, then you could probably leave it until the clutch does need doing.
The other consideration here is your own peace of mind. Getting the work done, especially if you're keeping it, will possibly make ownership of the car more pleasurably knowing that potential trouble point has been resolved.
Lastly, some cars of that period had the dual-row bearing anyway and so might be stronger than the single-row that is weaker. That's not to say they don't go, but they are literally twice as hardy, which is reassuring. Others may know how to check/tell from your VIN number.
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Having read up a tonne of info on this, I'd say get it checked out in terms of any visible oil leaks etc (you can do this yourself) and also is the clutch heavy or stiff? If it is fine and there's no audible noises from the engine in terms of rattle around the IMS bearing, then you could probably leave it until the clutch does need doing.
The other consideration here is your own peace of mind. Getting the work done, especially if you're keeping it, will possibly make ownership of the car more pleasurably knowing that potential trouble point has been resolved.
Lastly, some cars of that period had the dual-row bearing anyway and so might be stronger than the single-row that is weaker. That's not to say they don't go, but they are literally twice as hardy, which is reassuring. Others may know how to check/tell from your VIN number.