Found this in the Oil Filter

[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]

Yes, they are; but I have never seen one break up. But I have seen what appears to be sealant bits on many occasions, and they never led to any issues......

[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

[Jaxonalden]

Looks like the filter did its job. I won't worry it about, unless the next time or two you unwrap the filter pleats and see these alien droppings in your filter. Sooner or later they'll stop.

Again, the oil and filter are doing their job.

[Mikelove]

Hi all, i was researching green bits found in the oil filter on boxsters, because i found some in mine today after reading that you should pull the filter apart and inspect it. I have a couple of orings leaking around the spark plug seals, wondered if it could be the source of these green bits, one piece was like a worm and stretched! Although that was brownish red. 2000 boxster s with 95,000 on the clock. New waterpump, and air mass sensor. Have owned it for 3 years, done around 12,000 miles in it.