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I am dealing with a more severe version of your problem now.Like you the IMS had just been replaced and the LN spin-on filter fitted.
First be careful about describing the color of the debris. Even steel debris(silver) will look gold if it has new oil on it. So dry off a few larger flakes in a solvent ,allow to dry to see the color and test for magnetic attraction.
Is it possible this is debris from the old.failing IMSB? In my case the old IMSB was perfect and the debris was non magnetic.
So therfore it is likely to be bearings -but which ones? Camshaft ,connecting rod ?The answer is that it doesn't matter because IF the debris has bypassed the OEM filter and IF it distributed itself throughout the oil ways -it will eventually cause a catastrophic problem.
Drop the pan and look for more evidence.Look on the pick up screen for larger flakes.Photograph and post for comment.
All this happened within 1 week of purchase for me.So my 2001 Boxster S was instantly converted to a $4k roller !
The kicker is to know how good your gearbox is.....and make an economic evaluation.
That may explain why there are some really low priced Boxsters on Craig's List?
Good Luck and post often.
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2001 Boxster S
Engineers muse
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