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Old 05-07-2016, 09:35 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by GTsilber View Post
Used a new oil filter for the change. Already using a LN magnetic oil plug, but I stripped it [emoji35] No coolant in oil, just tested. I think I'm going to get the ims replacement - possibility of buying a new engine doesn't sound great. What else could it be, variocam?
As you already have metal in the oil, and if it is ferrous, replacing the IMS would be a waste of time and money as the metal will just kill the new bearing.
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