DubyaAye

i just took off my oil pan and see some metal shavings in it that looks like glitters. what does that usually means. its a built motor.

krazn

i believe copper color was bad...i remember i searched in archieved for this...

b18cx

That, sir, would be bearing material. How long has this built motor been running?

DubyaAye

the built motor has been running for almost 2ish to 3 years.

m R g S r

Pull off the head and inspect the pistons, and if they look fine then it's the bearings.

Rod.

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i thought you suppose to only see metal shaving after the first oil change on a rebuilt motor not after a couple of years

MaK

A magnetic drain plug is a GOOD investment, because it keeps the metal pieces from getting circulated through the engine. Plus it's eaiser to inspect than dropping the pan.

R THIS

a little bit is normal... it should really almost stop after the first few oil changes, but there will always be a bit... do yourself a favour and get a magnetic drain plug... everytime i drop my oil in my built engine i look at the magnetic drain plug with a magnifying glass

DubyaAye

where can i get the magnetic drain plug. the only place i know of is ebay. are the ebay ones good enough?

Suprdave

pep boys or napa

JDMwhiteDC2

or if youve got some extra money spoon makes one...but a napa one would work fine