Hi, working on "preventative" IMS bearing replacement, 2001 boxster-s automatic. Turns out it is a dual row bearing and seems to be fully intact and functional. Did see metal specks and 2 slivers in drained oil so decided to check the oil sump and removed cover, not a speck of metal laying in the sump cover, but a teaspoon of what looks like mangled spring caught in the metal strainer. 2 other bits in top right, may be plastic?
Engine did make an awful noise, for the first time, as i moved it to the work area for the lift.
Any thoughts on the source of this metal, to guide me on what should be done next?
Thanks,
Garry