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Viper10000 · 12-09-2015, 03:30 PM

So, I was changing the oil tonight in my car and upon inspecting the filter and magnetic drain plug, ferrous metal and other material was found. About the car...

2002
2.7L
5spd manual
141,000 miles
purchased in may 2014 with 136,000 miles
I replaced the IMS bearing last winter at 138,600 miles (pelican bearing)
last oil change was 4/10/15 while IMS bearing was replaced
(this oil change was supposed to be done in october but time got away from me)

My next course of action is to remove the oil pan and see what I find.

My guess is that the install was either not done correctly or this bearing was garbage to begin with. Pictures to follow of the drain plug and oil filter. It does not look as bad as some other posts I have seen here, so I am hoping I caught this really early! I suspect I will have to pull the engine and start playing detective, but I do know where I am starting. Any other feedback from what the other material is from the filter would be appreciated. Or any feedback for that matter would be appreciated.
Pictures to follow...

12-09-2015, 03:30 PM	#1
Viper10000 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 160	ugh...ferrous metal found... So, I was changing the oil tonight in my car and upon inspecting the filter and magnetic drain plug, ferrous metal and other material was found. About the car... 2002 2.7L 5spd manual 141,000 miles purchased in may 2014 with 136,000 miles I replaced the IMS bearing last winter at 138,600 miles (pelican bearing) last oil change was 4/10/15 while IMS bearing was replaced (this oil change was supposed to be done in october but time got away from me) My next course of action is to remove the oil pan and see what I find. My guess is that the install was either not done correctly or this bearing was garbage to begin with. Pictures to follow of the drain plug and oil filter. It does not look as bad as some other posts I have seen here, so I am hoping I caught this really early! I suspect I will have to pull the engine and start playing detective, but I do know where I am starting. Any other feedback from what the other material is from the filter would be appreciated. Or any feedback for that matter would be appreciated. Pictures to follow...