Found Metal in Oil Filter – What’s Ferrous Besides IMS Bearing?

[78F350]

"... Besides the IMS bearing, what other components could be shedding ferrous material into the oil at this mileage?..."

Timing chains and crankshaft bearings come to mind as potential sources of ferrous metal.

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by 78F350

"... Timing chains and crankshaft bearings come to mind as potential sources of ferrous metal.

With 189k miles, perhaps be a good idea to check the cam deviations, as it coild be time to replace the chains?