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Originally Posted by Aron in Toronto
Ghostrider,
You are correct that the 2.5s have a double row bearing, however this is a "serviceable" bearing in that it can be removed w/o splitting the case. Porsche returned to a double row bearing in 2006, but this later style cannot be replaced w/o opening the case so yours should replaceable assuming this is related to the noises you heard.
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Aron, I'm wondering if it might not be the timing chain, tensioner or the bearing. I was lucky, it failed at idle while parking. For some reason without thinking I decided to restart it as I wasn't really sure what happened. The engine, respective to the way a normal rev would sound was smooth, tight and as regular other than a jingle/rattle, I immediately shut it down and that's it's current state. I have to chuckle, I used the heavier lubricants, changed the oil and filter with ludicrous frequency and even put magnets on the filter case... It was used and although I drove it with respect who knows how it started life.
Tony