ims bearing panic

[Skrapmot]

Originally Posted by Ckrikos

Could it be really old oil? The only other thing people find in the oil pan is plastic or parts of the timing chain. Both of those are worse than a bad imsb. The plastic pertain to the timing chain guides.

Not sure if I would say plastic bits are worse than a bad IMS, it's usually from piece of the timing chain guides wearing, if its dark green or blackish.
If its soft and squishy, maybe some gasket material from some engine work?

[broken2bfree]

Originally Posted by Skrapmot

Not sure if I would say plastic bits are worse than a bad IMS, it's usually from piece of the timing chain guides wearing, if its dark green or blackish.
If its soft and squishy, maybe some gasket material from some engine work?

I have a hard time believing its plastic since it turns to a gray past when rubbed in the palm of your hand. Then again I don't know what happens to plastic under those conditions. Also this material is shinney silver in color. totally appears metallic till you mess with it.