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clickman · 07-23-2010, 03:03 PM

I'm sure JFP will correct me if I'm wrong, but metal bits in the oil filter don't necessarily mean the IMS bearing is failing. The metal could be coming from other places instead. None of which is good.

07-23-2010, 03:03 PM	#5
clickman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: BC Posts: 1,339	I'm sure JFP will correct me if I'm wrong, but metal bits in the oil filter don't necessarily mean the IMS bearing is failing. The metal could be coming from other places instead. None of which is good. __________________ 2001 Boxster, 5 spd, Seal Grey