Metal in filter

[rp17]

Originally Posted by Jake Raby

First off, the source of the debris must be found. If it isn't, and you just assume its the IMSB, and retrofit it, the chances of the replacement bearing failing are insanely high. Why? Because you have debris suspended in the life blood (oil) of the engine and the smaller and lighter it is, the easier it travels everywhere throughout the .

Listen to this advice. Open bearing is susceptible to this.....

[Gelbster]

This is too late for the Op but:
I had a somewhat similar situation recently - but way more severe. The quantity of debris was greater.
The entire engine was clean and debris-free because by chance an LN spin- on filter kit had been fitted before the problem started. I have since dismantled the engine completely -down to the very last nut,bolt and O ring. I even dismantled every lifter! No debris anywhere other than the GM filter and in the bottom of the pan and the magnetic sump plug. The engine has 90k miles.
The reason is the LN filter screens 100% of the oil flow.The OEM filter does not. So why don't more of us fit a 100% filter kit +mag drain plug? It is cheap and an easy diy job.The IMS is not the big problem, it is the damage done by the debris that causes the huge expense.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by Gelbster

This is too late for the Op but:
I had a somewhat similar situation recently - but way more severe. The quantity of debris was greater.
The entire engine was clean and debris-free because by chance an LN spin- on filter kit had been fitted before the problem started. I have since dismantled the engine completely -down to the very last nut,bolt and O ring. I even dismantled every lifter! No debris anywhere other than the GM filter and in the bottom of the pan and the magnetic sump plug. The engine has 90k miles.
The reason is the LN filter screens 100% of the oil flow.The OEM filter does not. So why don't more of us fit a 100% filter kit +mag drain plug? It is cheap and an easy diy job.The IMS is not the big problem, it is the damage done by the debris that causes the huge expense.

but how do you unroll the filter now?