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07-07-2012, 01:54 AM
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metal flakes
so i was cleaning out my oil pan and found some metal flakes in the pan. they where only visible after i added engine degreaser. The engine does tick but it comes and goes and its from the front of the engine. i dont think its bearing steel and looks more like parts of a piston. The oil catch was broken off the oil pump so i think the pistons were not getting the oil they needed on the high way.
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07-07-2012, 12:39 PM
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Could it be from the vacuum pump?
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07-07-2012, 01:50 PM
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well yes or the water pump and or timing chain. i just need to know if the metal is a bad sign.
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84 300sd 2.47 dif 360k 26 mpg needs lots of love given to me in pitty 89 civic hatchback auto 140k 33mpgs soon to be low to mid 40's been in the family since mile 1 85 300d with unknown knock. driven over 30k with knock and still going. sold for $800
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07-07-2012, 03:15 PM
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Metal flakes are never a good sign. The question (that I understand you may not be able to answer) is, where are the flakes coming from and are they a sign of a pending disaster? Are the flakes ferrous (will they stick to a magnet)?
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07-07-2012, 10:39 PM
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well they look to be aluminum and not steel but i didnt think to use magnet. the flakes were not very big at all and i wonder if it came from the cam. there are some weird wear marts on the side of the lobes. when i take the cover off i'll take more pictures. i just hope that they dont cost me a engine anytime soon.
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84 300sd 2.47 dif 360k 26 mpg needs lots of love given to me in pitty 89 civic hatchback auto 140k 33mpgs soon to be low to mid 40's been in the family since mile 1 85 300d with unknown knock. driven over 30k with knock and still going. sold for $800
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07-19-2012, 11:27 AM
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update. the engine seems to be doing fine not as much power as i would hope but no smoke at all.
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84 300sd 2.47 dif 360k 26 mpg needs lots of love given to me in pitty 89 civic hatchback auto 140k 33mpgs soon to be low to mid 40's been in the family since mile 1 85 300d with unknown knock. driven over 30k with knock and still going. sold for $800
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07-19-2012, 12:56 PM
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There are apparently places in the US that will do oil analysis for you for a reasonable price. I think that several forum members do this once in a while.
The analysis is apparently able to tell you if it is plain bearing bits or whatever...
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07-19-2012, 02:00 PM
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#9
07-19-2012, 03:20 PM
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x2 on blackstone. uoa is money well spent.
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07-21-2012, 10:06 PM
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metal chips ?
if it were my car my next move would be to cut the oil filter apart and see how much metal is in it,a few specs here and there = no worries, however if you find any serious amount you have a problem somewhere in that engine!
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03-16-2013, 12:59 AM
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I did an oil change with my friend on his tai Jetta and had more metal come with his oil than mine. I'm taking the head off the Benz in 2 weeks to track down the tick.
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84 300sd 2.47 dif 360k 26 mpg needs lots of love given to me in pitty 89 civic hatchback auto 140k 33mpgs soon to be low to mid 40's been in the family since mile 1 85 300d with unknown knock. driven over 30k with knock and still going. sold for $800
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