THAT is what I call motivation. I was told that the dealer has been checking the filter and pan at oil change time, and since the 1999 is not as high on the risk scale as the mid-2000 & later M96 motors, I'm keeping the miles - and revs - to a minimum until I get it into my trusted local indie to have an LN solution implemented. Since its a Tip, the trans has to come all the way out for this. Labor is going to be a killer....but not 12K worth!!!
FWIW - PCA has a good video on their web site now that explains the history...and agony...of the IMS issues. Good info. On any model it's a risk...one that I am not willing to take. I want to keep this one running until I can no longer drive.