Found this in the Oil Filter

[Fluellen]

Are you sure it's plastic? I am asking because, at least in the picture, it looks quite similar to soft metal bearing material.

[JFP in PA]

There are multiple potential sources for plastic in the oil; most common ones are the rub surfaces on the chain guides (usually black in color) and gasket materials (often green in color). The oil pump is all metal, so it is not from the pump. You also occasional find bits of dark plastic from the sump baffle assembly.

You appear to have bits of gasket/silicon in the oil.

[Pinarelloman]

For peace of mind re pulling any metal out of the oil, get the magnetic sump plug from LN engineering. Once installed it is an easy way to see if there are any metal particles floating around in the lubrication system.

[Cloudsurfer]

The oil pump is absolutely all metal. The only plastic in there is on the chain ramps (though they are usually black) and maybe a seal (but I'm trying to think where you'd find green, even the factory sealant used everywhere is black). Only green I've seen in these could be an O-ring?

[JFP in PA]

Some of the factory sealants appear dark green-grey after prolonged exposure to oil; I've seen that sort of "pea green" bits in more than one M96..........

[Spinnaker]

Originally Posted by Pinarelloman

For peace of mind re pulling any metal out of the oil, get the magnetic sump plug from LN engineering. Once installed it is an easy way to see if there are any metal particles floating around in the lubrication system.

I installed a homemade one this time around. Bought a new drain plug and milled a recess into it. Then I used JB Weld to epoxy one of those magnets that you are supposed to keep out of the reach of kids because they can swallow them. Next oil change will tell the story.

[jmatta]

I have one of the LN magnetic drain plugs (and the billet filter adapter) and the only residue I find at oil change time is a bit of a metallic paste on the magnet; not enough to worry about. I may send an oil sample in next time to set my baseline, as the car is due for its fall change. The vehicle is going to be nine years old and has just turned 19k miles on the clock this summer...been using Castrol Syntec 10W40, so I'd like to gauge my engine health.

Good idea to cut the filter open, though mine will be a little more difficult since it's a sealed canister.

[Spinnaker]

Originally Posted by jmatta

Good idea to cut the filter open, though mine will be a little more difficult since it's a sealed canister.

Don't use the kitchen can opener, the wife will be hoppin' mad.

[extanker]

cam plugs are green

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by jmatta

I have one of the LN magnetic drain plugs (and the billet filter adapter) and the only residue I find at oil change time is a bit of a metallic paste on the magnet; not enough to worry about. I may send an oil sample in next time to set my baseline, as the car is due for its fall change. The vehicle is going to be nine years old and has just turned 19k miles on the clock this summer...been using Castrol Syntec 10W40, so I'd like to gauge my engine health.

Good idea to cut the filter open, though mine will be a little more difficult since it's a sealed canister.

Several sources for an oil filter cutting tool:



Jegs, Summit Racing, and other automotive specialty shops sell them; do not buy one from any aviation related outlet; if you think Porsche parts are over priced, get involved with an FAA tool outlet...........

[extanker]

i was thinking it was set too deep and got a close shave.....not enough to leak...just a little off the inside...just a thought