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Old 12-19-2012, 09:56 PM   #1
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Looks like metal bits.
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Old 12-19-2012, 10:23 PM   #2
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Cam shaft sensor?


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Old 12-20-2012, 06:58 PM   #3
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Definitely metal shavings from somewhere.
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Its magnetic. I'd bet if you check the AC clutch youd find some scarf around it.. They tend to shed metal bits as the clutch wears.

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