I am in the process of removing the IMS bearing in a 2001 Boxster S tiptronic for a "preventative" replacement. Car was running fine but just when I backed it up 5 feet to where I planned to do the work, the engine made an awful noise, and I shut it down immediately. I am now at the bearing (not removed) and I have concerns but would like to get an opinion from someone with experience please:
1. a large amount of oil started flowing out of the 2 lower bolt holes of the IMS cover plate when the bolts were removed.
2. with crank shaft pulley locked at TDC i removed the lower green cam shaft cover to fit the lock plate but instead of a vertical groove, it is horizontal !
3.i drained the engine oil and there are tiny bits of metal.
4. looking at the bearing, still in the housing, it is definitely off-center, pic linked
https://1drv.ms/i/c/3836d55a2be6e141/IQCKdIcB-PfkRay_nHN2bJZJAcBrRBhkMTQaGlfJ4ISnvxU?e=B4A5n1
From what I can gather online, this all adds up to bad news I think.
Please tell me I'm wrong..........
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