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Originally Posted by Scnell Gelb
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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Sorry to hear about your bad luck. I've owned this car since new. Well taken care of and always garaged.
I traded emails (and posts on Rennlist) with Jake Raby. Re-posted here for reference:
The original bearing was not in bad shape. Still turns freely and quietly. When I drained the oil to do the bearing there were some gold flecks in the filter upon close inspection but only on very close examination. No debris in the pan. I still have the filter element and the original bearing. There was no indication of failure at the previous oil change (~2000 miles). None. So, in my mind this was preventative and met the requirements. BTW, first flush was before it was off the lift--not BR--30W.
At this point I'm going to pull the pan again and see if there is any debris. I also will run several changes of oil and filters through it while it is on the lift to clean it out. At this point I figure I'm playing with house money...any miles I get out of it are on the house. There isn't any chance of putting a new motor in it or rebuilding it. Other priorities will get the budget including my 1970 2.4L racecar. Hate to part out the Boxster because there isn't a nicer one. But, I'm angry enough to crush it.
Damn shame Porsche dropped the ball on this motor.