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what i'm wondering is if this might actually just be typical behavior for an M54.
i mean, the cams in my 2003 (205k) were pretty trashed a few weeks ago when i changed them. there had to be a few oil analyses that showed a spike of iron or whatever from that. maybe there are some hot spots on the rod bearings...and maybe that doesn't really matter?
i know this is akin to sticking your head in the sand but we don't know.
if you read the forums, a spun bearing and completely ruined engine is an absolute certainty within the next 10k miles.
fortunately i had planned to get my oil pan gasket done (which i have no interest in doing myself) here soon. SO, i will get them to take a look.
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