Uh-Oh! Need some advice.....
02-07-2012, 10:02 AM
#17
Rennlist Member
It is normal to have a few metal flakes in your oil filter. I monitored my oil filter for 20K miles before the retrofit and it always had bits of chain guides and small pieces of metal. People here are jumping to conclusions without pictures.
OP,
Did you take a cell phone pic that you can post so you are not ead down the direction of worst case scenario? Everyone is trying to be helpful here and giving you the safest advice.
OP,
Did you take a cell phone pic that you can post so you are not ead down the direction of worst case scenario? Everyone is trying to be helpful here and giving you the safest advice.
02-07-2012, 10:49 AM
#19
Rennlist Member
when i purchased my 996 i had the oil filter AND oil drained to check for metal particulants or coolant....the coolant was checked for any signs of oil....after your filter is cut open, here is what your oil filter should look like...totally clean...if there are any metal shavings or metal particles something is being worn:
02-07-2012, 10:49 AM
#20
Three Wheelin'
I'm sure macster will chime in but follow this ^ advice. There are only certain areas of the engine that can give off ferrous (sticks to a magnet) particles. Any ferrous metal and that is not a good sign.
That price for the IMS replacement is a solid deal, especially for a tip. You can ask 30 folks on this board and get 30 different answers but a new LN single row installed by my indy (with all new flywheel bolts etc etc) is $2400. And that is for a 6speed.
It's a damn sahme that this car was abused before it was used. 3,000 in 4 years and wearing dry rot tires? sad. You can bring her back though!
That price for the IMS replacement is a solid deal, especially for a tip. You can ask 30 folks on this board and get 30 different answers but a new LN single row installed by my indy (with all new flywheel bolts etc etc) is $2400. And that is for a 6speed.
It's a damn sahme that this car was abused before it was used. 3,000 in 4 years and wearing dry rot tires? sad. You can bring her back though!
02-07-2012, 11:28 AM
#22
Pro
Sounds about right. I was just quoted the same for mine.
BTW a PPI would catch that, on my PPI I specifically requested to have the oil filter removed and cut open for inspection as well as over rev counts. That is why you should always take a PPI seriously.
Anyway water under the bridge for you. Go get the IMS/RMS done!
BTW a PPI would catch that, on my PPI I specifically requested to have the oil filter removed and cut open for inspection as well as over rev counts. That is why you should always take a PPI seriously.
Anyway water under the bridge for you. Go get the IMS/RMS done!
02-07-2012, 12:17 PM
#23
Instructor
Thread Starter
Thanks everyone - the advice and the pictures were very helpful. Wish I had thought to take pictures of the filter - didn't occur to me at the time.
I just wanted to make sure I was thinking straight and not overlooking something, and to confirm the price was reasonable. I figured it was, but always like to check when possible.
The tires shipped today so this should all be over fairly soon.
Thanks again,
Ted
I just wanted to make sure I was thinking straight and not overlooking something, and to confirm the price was reasonable. I figured it was, but always like to check when possible.
The tires shipped today so this should all be over fairly soon.
Thanks again,
Ted
02-07-2012, 12:26 PM
#24
Rennlist Member
I'm sure macster will chime in but follow this ^ advice. There are only certain areas of the engine that can give off ferrous (sticks to a magnet) particles. Any ferrous metal and that is not a good sign.
That price for the IMS replacement is a solid deal, especially for a tip. You can ask 30 folks on this board and get 30 different answers but a new LN single row installed by my indy (with all new flywheel bolts etc etc) is $2400. And that is for a 6speed.
It's a damn sahme that this car was abused before it was used. 3,000 in 4 years and wearing dry rot tires? sad. You can bring her back though!
That price for the IMS replacement is a solid deal, especially for a tip. You can ask 30 folks on this board and get 30 different answers but a new LN single row installed by my indy (with all new flywheel bolts etc etc) is $2400. And that is for a 6speed.
It's a damn sahme that this car was abused before it was used. 3,000 in 4 years and wearing dry rot tires? sad. You can bring her back though!
my indy charges $1500 with tax and he is one of the most respected shops in seattle...7hrs labor and bolts/bearing cost is $650.
02-07-2012, 12:57 PM
#26
Rennlist Member
I'm sure macster will chime in but follow this ^ advice. There are only certain areas of the engine that can give off ferrous (sticks to a magnet) particles. Any ferrous metal and that is not a good sign.
That price for the IMS replacement is a solid deal, especially for a tip. You can ask 30 folks on this board and get 30 different answers but a new LN single row installed by my indy (with all new flywheel bolts etc etc) is $2400. And that is for a 6speed.
It's a damn sahme that this car was abused before it was used. 3,000 in 4 years and wearing dry rot tires? sad. You can bring her back though!
That price for the IMS replacement is a solid deal, especially for a tip. You can ask 30 folks on this board and get 30 different answers but a new LN single row installed by my indy (with all new flywheel bolts etc etc) is $2400. And that is for a 6speed.
It's a damn sahme that this car was abused before it was used. 3,000 in 4 years and wearing dry rot tires? sad. You can bring her back though!
02-07-2012, 04:12 PM
#28
Rennlist Member
not sure if i'll be able to stay away from this forum
...the 996 is a great car for the $ and those of us that either don't want to sell our older beloved porsches or have kids in college just don't have the extra bucks to go up a level to turbo or 997.
i pick up my 82 911sc in about an hour!...also the buyer of my 996 wired the $$ into my account last night (problem cashiers check)so life is good and long live my
356!!
...the 996 is a great car for the $ and those of us that either don't want to sell our older beloved porsches or have kids in college just don't have the extra bucks to go up a level to turbo or 997.i pick up my 82 911sc in about an hour!...also the buyer of my 996 wired the $$ into my account last night (problem cashiers check)so life is good and long live my
356!!
02-07-2012, 05:44 PM
#30
Drifting
when i purchased my 996 i had the oil filter AND oil drained to check for metal particulants or coolant....the coolant was checked for any signs of oil....after your filter is cut open, here is what your oil filter should look like...totally clean...if there are any metal shavings or metal particles something is being worn:
Damn, what oil are you using and where can I buy some?Again, finding a small amount of metal flecks, that can be seen while holding the cut oil filter at certain angles, is not uncommon for a auto. engine. If, on the other hand, the amount of metal is excessive and it is ferrous then that could certainly be a cause for concern. All of this is pure speculation without the aid of pictures and the knowledge of whether or not the metal is ferrous.
The amount of fear mongering here by people who do not know the facts is stunning. I guess all of that guerilla marking here and elsewhere has really paid off and apparently there is no need for it’s continuation as the boards have been fairly quiet with few new carnage threads.