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Stl-986 · 04-11-2021, 05:48 AM

get a magnet, run it around and see if those flecks get picked up by the magnet.

What about pictures of the filter?

If the magnet doesn't pick up those flecks then it's going to be your cam tensioner pads, which is common to happen. Pain to replace with the engine in the car, but it is possible.

04-11-2021, 05:48 AM	#25
Stl-986 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 1,182	get a magnet, run it around and see if those flecks get picked up by the magnet. What about pictures of the filter? If the magnet doesn't pick up those flecks then it's going to be your cam tensioner pads, which is common to happen. Pain to replace with the engine in the car, but it is possible. __________________ 2000 Boxster Tiptronic 2003 Boxster 2003 996 C2 Cab 2002 996 (SOLD) 1986 944 (gone but missed)