Found a chunk of metal on my drainplug - what might it be?
#62
10-02-2007, 01:18 PM
Kris, pre PPM numbers averaged around 4, then took a sudden jump to average of 11-12 PPM, but ranged from 9-17 depending on the oil sample.
According to my digital calipers, the diameter of the thrust bearing is exactly 0.735 inches. I thought it was bigger than that too, but the curviture is difficult to see on such a small piece of metal.
According to my digital calipers, the diameter of the thrust bearing is exactly 0.735 inches. I thought it was bigger than that too, but the curviture is difficult to see on such a small piece of metal.
#64
10-02-2007, 01:49 PM
Yeah, there were several pieces missing from the thrust bearing. They could be floating around anywhere, or been small enough to get sucked up by the pickup screen and trapped by the filter long ago. I think I may go for a quick oil change (even though this stuff is pretty fresh right now) and check the bottom of my oil pan with a flexible magnet for any more signs of loose metal.
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10-02-2007, 04:46 PM
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10-02-2007, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by strokin_it7.3
Take a big magnet, rub it under the bottom of the pan, dragging it towards the plug each time. Hopefully if there is anything there, it will catch it, and pull it towards the plug and stick to the magnet.
#75
10-03-2007, 07:39 PM