X2, I heard that the engines are disposable. I would drive it until it blows up then have it flatbedded to local Porsche dealer for a new engine.

 

I'm with Imo000 and KK, run that sucker.

Sorry I couldn't resist. That pic is from the web
Mine is clean. at least it has been. If it looked like that I would be
I put the Ln ceramic bearing in a couple k mi ago.

 

Just had my first oil change. Filter was clean, 70k 99.
That makes me happy. Running the original water pump, Indy says I should replace it. His cost 1300$ CAN

 

Not if the bypass spring has been weakened from exposure to over temperature oil, or from fatigue.

Most all M96 engines see enough start up oil pressure to pop the filter bypass initially, especially in colder environments.