black specks in oil filter

Cliffdog · 12-04-2018, 07:27 AM

Opened up oil filter during oil change on boxster. can't pick up with magnet. randomly found throughout filter. Trouble coming? Any ideas or experience with same? Thanks.
Only purchased this 2002 about 2 months ago. 50K miles

JFP in PA · 12-04-2018, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Cliffdog

Opened up oil filter during oil change on boxster. can't pick up with magnet. randomly found throughout filter. Trouble coming? Any ideas or experience with same? Thanks.
Only purchased this 2002 about 2 months ago. 50K miles

Most likely candidate are the wear pads on the chain tensioning paddles. Common.

Cliffdog · 12-04-2018, 05:18 PM

Thanks so much. So nothing I need to address right how?

JFP in PA · 12-05-2018, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Cliffdog

Thanks so much. So nothing I need to address right how?

Check your cam deviation values to see if they are in spec. If they are, you are OK for the time being.

Cliffdog · 12-06-2018, 11:51 AM

Cam deviation value? Does pelican cover how to do this? Thanks

JFP in PA · 12-06-2018, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cliffdog

Cam deviation value? Does pelican cover how to do this? Thanks

I have no idea what they "cover" as I pay little attention to what they say. Durametric, PST II, or PIWIS will read the cam deviations; specs are +/- 6 degrees. If you are over 6, the pads are substaintially beat and will need to be replaced.

blue62 · 12-07-2018, 06:51 AM

the foxwell 510 or 520 will also show cam deviation.

Cliffdog · 12-07-2018, 08:29 AM

I appreciate all your help. Thanks