Dragging sheet metal noise an IMS symptom?

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Originally Posted by The Radium King

were you running your car hard? i get that sound from the heat shields on my brakes when used hard.

I was not - typical commuter traffic.
I did lug the engine for about 5 seconds when a guy in front of me slammed on his brakes & I changed lanes w/o downshifting.

Originally Posted by Gilles

Or a small rock stuck between the rotor and the shield...?

Did the noise continued when you stop the car but kept the engine running?
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Didn't think of that.

The tech pulled the sump plate & saw no signs of damage, but I am having him replace it after pulling my hair out worrying about it.

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Well - got the retrofit done - no play in the IMS they pulled out. oh well, at least I can sleep better when I AX it.
No dragging sheet metal noise anymore - likely a coincidence.

As a side note, I am surprised at how small the IMS bearing actually is - Jake must have a good macro lens on his camera.