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Old 11-17-2016, 08:56 AM   #43
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Originally Posted by mfm22 View Post
I was thinking about this "check oil filter for metal " etc.. But wondering if it's a Sealed bearing from factory wouldn't the metal "flakes remain in the contained bearing ??

Metal from other areas in engine would show up , not so sure about the IMS bearing
Having personally removed my share of factory bearings, I can tell you that I am yet to see one of these "sealed" bearings that didn't have the shaft behind the bearing full of oil; so if the oil can get to the shaft, the debris can get everywhere.
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