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pilot4fn · 04-26-2026, 08:09 PM

Gold dust you mention could mean that the rod bearing has gone. If you check the debris from oil filter with magnet and the debris do not attach to magnet, it is most likely the rod bearing that gave up.

04-26-2026, 08:09 PM	#6
pilot4fn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Finland Posts: 363	Gold dust you mention could mean that the rod bearing has gone. If you check the debris from oil filter with magnet and the debris do not attach to magnet, it is most likely the rod bearing that gave up. __________________ 2001 996 C2 Manual