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  1. 911 dreamer
    Sorry I forgot to ask, what type of sealant / loctite should be used when re-installing the pan? Thank you.
  2. 911 dreamer
    Hi both, please see pictures of the debris from the pan, as said before I don't know when this came off last if at all, so this is not necessarily from low miles. I used the mag plug to pick up what was in the pan...
  3. 911 dreamer
    Ok many thanks I'll let you know about those other bits as soon as possible.
  4. 911 dreamer
    Thanks for the quick reply John, as I've done this on my driveway it's now dark so I'll have to check tomorrow after work. I should have checked them earlier but didn't think. The metal in that circular dimple bit in the centre of the pan was mainly magnetic, apart from the plastic and rubber. I'm guessing that rubber is part of the seal from the original ims? Initial thoughts if the deposits each side are mainly magnetic, non-magnetic?
  5. 911 dreamer
    BTW - this has done about 300 miles, if that, since the last oil change but the pan didn't come off at this point, as far as I know it's the first time it's been off. I haven't re-filled the oil or put a new filter in yet, planning to get your opinions and have it trailed to a specialist if necessary.
  6. 911 dreamer
    I did name the images but the names haven't shown on here. If you're not sure what anything is please ask me.
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  8. 911 dreamer
    Hi John & Ahsai, I dropped the pan today and took lots of photos of it, the mag drain plug and the inside of the filter housing (mags on the outside). Not sure what this means for the engine..? The parts from the centre of the pan were what looked like part of a rubber seal (black bits) and dark brown plastic. The metal, centre and sides was mainly ferrous. Some of the photos are pretty close up so the debris may look a bit bigger than it actually is. Not sure what else to tell you both but please ask if I've missed out any info or pictures you'd like to see. Thank you.
  9. 911 dreamer
    Thanks guys, I will aim to drop the pan myself and report back with pictures. Enjoy your weekends :)
  10. 911 dreamer
    Thank you both for your time and knowledge - hugely appreciated. Ahsai, a sealed bearing makes a lot of sense, interested to hear John's thoughts. Tempted to drain the oil and check the pan myself before it goes anywhere!
  11. 911 dreamer
    Sorry to keep asking questions but it's not going in for another 2-3 weeks. If once removed the pan doesn't reveal loads more granular metal and it turns out not to be the ims, obviously I'll do the ims anyway but won't there still be a requirement for a strip down? The particles have come from somewhere, or are they more dangerous from the ims than anywhere else? Just trying to preempt what I might have to sell to get this sorted!
  12. 911 dreamer
    Many thanks,
  13. 911 dreamer
    As I mentioned earlier, there can be several sources for ferrous debris, not just the IMS bearing. Start up noise in these engine's is also common and can be the result of wear on the chain tensioner paddles, the chain tensioners them selves, and the lifters. Prior to doing an IMS change, your tech should pull the sump cover for inspection. If there is a substantial amount of ferrous grit in the sump, corrective measures are going to be required before doing the IMS swap, or the circulating grit will harm the new IMS which is lubricated by the engine oil. If the sump contents are nominal, the IMS retrofit can proceed. If you have not already done so, I would also add the LN spin on filter adaptor as well for better oil filtration going forward. We do not advocate the use of oil additive's or detergents; you should be running a full synthetic which should do everything necessary to keep the engine cleaned out. Many thanks JFP, I haven't got that filter yet, are you able to confirm the part I need please, is it this one? http://lnengineering.com/oil-change-bundle-configurable.html
  14. 911 dreamer
    Maybe a silly question but before the IMS is remove, would it be worth running for a few mins with one of the engine flush additives before draining the oil?
  15. 911 dreamer
    Sorry, here's the picture of the filter..
  16. 911 dreamer
    I have now put a magnetic drain plug in and placed filter magnets around the filter. I haven't changed the oil yet because it's only done a few miles but I have the oil ready that JFP recommends. However, whilst the car runs very quietly when warmed up, there is an increasing amount of noise/rattle on start up, if only for a few seconds. This is worrying, and even more so since I cut open the old filter to reveal more ferrous metal, more slithers and quite a lot of granular - see pic. On this basis I have taken the decision not to drive/start the engine and to book it in with a recommended local specialist, Autostrasse in Coggeshall, Essex to have the IMS upgraded to the LN version. JFP, or anyone else knowledgeable, do you think this has gone too far or have I caught it in time to get away with just replacing the bearing? Many thanks.
  17. 911 dreamer
    Hi, appreciate it was some time ago now but did you determine the source of this in the end?
  18. 911 dreamer
    We have a lot of customers running the magnetic plug, which is a good idea. I also like the spin on filter (100% filtration) and a FilterMag as well. Does anyone know where best to buy the magnetic plug and filter, in the UK please?
  19. 911 dreamer
    Many thanks JFP. As they are relatively cheap, would you recommend a magnetic plug too, anything else?
  20. 911 dreamer
    Many thanks Bill, I shall probably do the same.
  21. 911 dreamer
    Also, this car has never done more than 6k miles between oil & filter changes, but I plan to reduce this now to around 2k to 3k.
  22. 911 dreamer
    Thanks again JFP for your knowledge and reply. Another user who discovered something similar was told it could be the iron plating from the pistons, 2 years later his is still going strong . The indie who pointed it out to me used Mobil 1,0-40w, is that any good?
  23. 911 dreamer
    Just found these in the oil filter of my 1998 996 with 92k on the clock. They are ferrous, any ideas?
  24. 911 dreamer
    wrljet did you find out what these were, just oil changed mine and found similar ferrous particles....worried! :(
  25. 911 dreamer
    I have now had the gearbox oil changed, the maf cleaned and the throttle body cleaned, but the fluctuation remains. I've even had an indie look at it but he found nothing, or it didn't show a fault so he gave up. What's the best way to check for a vacuum leak?
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