IMS Retrofit Mystery

[Coloradocurt]

On my way to doing the IMS retrofit on my 2003 996 C4S for precautionary/preventative reasons, I initially drained and strained the oil, dissected the filter and removed the sump cover to investigate for any signs of trouble. The only thing I found was these 4 small pieces in the sump. Any ideas of where they may have originated?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by CaymanCurt

On my way to doing the IMS retrofit on my 2003 996 C4S for precautionary/preventative reasons, I initially drained and strained the oil, dissected the filter and removed the sump cover to investigate for any signs of trouble. The only thing I found was these 4 small pieces in the sump. Any ideas of where they may have originated?

Engine sealant, nothing to worry about.

[Coloradocurt]

And quite brittle: that thin, crescent-shaped piece easily snapped when I picked it up between my fingers.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by CaymanCurt

And quite brittle: that thin, crescent-shaped piece easily snapped when I picked it up between my fingers.

Again, not unusual..............