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Cleaned it all up and filter has been pretty clean since.
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I did how ever replace my IMS.
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A leak down test has been done and passed with an average 2 - 4% across all six banks.
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Use magnet

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Use a magnet on the particles,if it sticks...potential IMS bearing issue.
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Cleaned it all up and filter has been pretty clean since.
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I did how ever replace my IMS.
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A leak down test has been done and passed with an average 2 - 4% across all six banks.
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Use a magnet on the particles,if it sticks...potential IMS bearing issue.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi Forum Members, I know this comes up all too often, however I have had an engine sitting in storage for 7 years and some metal particles have been found inside the oil filter. A leak down test has been done and passed with an average 2 - 4% across all six banks. I have had mixed advice from different experts and one things that is clear the IMS needs to be replaced... Would appreciate some member advice. Thanks in advance!

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All engines generate some metal, the question is what kind of metal? If it is fine aluminum, that could be just ordinary wear; if it is ferrous, that is vastly more problematic.

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Use a magnet on the particles,if it sticks...potential IMS bearing issue.

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When I 1st bought my preowned 99 Boxster. I had about the same....I believe it was sitting for a long time as well. I removed the oil pan and found some in the bottom of the pan. Cleaned it all up and filter has been pretty clean since. I think it could residual metal from past years. I did how ever replace my IMS. the race seals were torn up and there was signs of beginning wear. Good Luck. V

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks for the response guys, nothing magnetic at this stage, however could be aluminium - will find out and get some more feedback on the engine.

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