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thanks all for responses, 1987 928s4 auto tranny, 145k miles.

--put oil in sun, dipstick, and some samples, no glittering.

--magnetic oil drain plug, has tiny 1-3mm barbs stuck on the eraser head of the magnetic plug. like a troll doll.

--did not do crank endplay test yet as very scared. but will do it this week or weekend.

--oil was thick, brown and old.

--mahle filter was taken out, and i placed it is a clear container, and oil drained out of the filter. did not see metal flakes.

--did see some clumping of oil, and it breaks up in my fingers when i rubbed together like sludge.

**i will post pics, when i get a chance with my phone. but imagine a plug, with an eraser head, and tiny barbs, like spiked hair on the eraser head....like a troll doll.