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Originally Posted by Mike Petersen
A year ago I discovered the exact same 'greenies' in my oil filter. About the same time my 01 Boxster S has also been suffering from 2 problems:
1) More occasional blue smoke on startup.
2) VarioCam stopped working.
Thus, the greenies could be related to either the valve seals or the Variocam tensioner. Good news. I've just pulled the engine and 90% through engine teardown. I'll post pictures and more info shortly once I uncover the root cause.
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Excellent! So glad somebody has taken on the search for the source of the greenies! I still have "Turd" my 2001 Boxster S. I get the 1 in 50 blue smoke start, usually only if there is an audience..... for my entire time of owning Turd I have the brief "death rattle" at start up. That's been about 7 years and 40,000 kilometers. Maybe that's a result of a wounded vario cam tensioner?!. I have been changing the oil and filter about every 5000 kilometres and I am considering every 3000 kilometers or 6 months to decrease any IMS surprises.
We're all looking forward to your findings and pictures. Thanks for sharing.