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Old 08-24-2013, 04:14 AM   #1
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Those are aluminum chips, the material that 75% of your engine is made of. Not stainless steel as this material tends to chunk and when it does it does big. Never seen SS shavings before. Nothing to do with IMS I'd say.

Just park it and get the heads checked. Have a feeling you rev'ed the motor much higher than what the previous owner was rev'ing it normally and something just snapped. Nothing major bud so don't worry.... just pure and simple mechanic and that can be fixed.

Don't get your love for your new car swallowed in the 986forum.com IMS Scares

Wow...........
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