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rem503 05-21-2012 02:17 AM
metal in oil filter
 
I found about 6 very small, bright, very thin, non-magnetic metal pieces in my oil filter. Is this a sign of the IMS bearing failing or something else?

2000 base boxster, 2.7L, 27000 miles.

Tim1137 05-21-2012 07:32 AM
picture of the debris?

rem503 05-22-2012 01:33 AM
metal in oil filter
 
The pieces are very very small. They are about as wide as a pencil line.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1337679204.jpg

JFP in PA 05-22-2012 02:34 AM
Normal; nothing to be concerned about.............


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