IMS failure???

[sepesusi63]

Thanks for your replies.
I am on my way to the garage to first of all check the oil filter and possible the oil sump as well. Just to check if there is a lot of metal particles, maybe evidencing the IMS failure...?
Most probably I will open the engine and check if it is still worth to get it fixed....
Buying replacement engine that I don't know, does't sound like to good idea at this point. However, it might be the only option....
Let's see.

[sepesusi63]

Took the oil filter out and drained rest of the oil out as well.
Very little dust type of metal in filter housing. Like very small pieces of chrome cover...? Did not remove oil sump cover yet, but no metallic particles game out with the oil. Will let it drain completely first before removing sump cover.

So still no clear picture what has caused the damage.
But obviously engine need to be put in pieces....
Can it be rebuild, or do I need a replacement, I don't know?
Engine housing should be possible to weld and fix, but what other damages there might be inside....

All ideas are very much welcome!