metal chunks in freshly rebuilt engine

[withku]

So my hpfp cam follower exploded, found some chunks magnetized to head bolt under my valve cover. pieced it together and i’m missing some chunks.

altogether about the size of your fingernail. i don’t know the size, could be multiple chunks, and don’t know where they’re at. checked valvetrain and timing chain, nothing. only thing i can think of is stuck in a passage (one of the 2 on the bottom sides of the head) but i believe they run straight to the sump? if it ran through would probably be magnetized to my crank.

how bad would it be to leave it?

 

[ridered74]

If they made it to the turbo screens they could block oil to the turbos and destroy one or both from oil starvation. If that was the case I'd think you'd find out fairly quickly tho.

 

[withku]

If they made it to the turbo screens they could block oil to the turbos and destroy one or both from oil starvation. If that was the case I'd think you'd find out fairly quickly tho.

yeah you right. praying it’s in my pan, does anyone know where the head oil drains run to?

 

[luigisho]

My old car (91 SHO) had drain from valve train direct to oil pan. Dropped a small ***** and retrieved it from oil pan. I don't imagine the basic design is that different. There is one way to be sure. Can check the bottom of the pan and pickup screen. Also a little visibility on the crank. it's a little work if you feel like doing it.

And of course a fastener like a s crew is edited out on a mechanical forum. so stupid

 

[withku]

My old car (91 SHO) had drain from valve train direct to oil pan. Dropped a small ***** and retrieved it from oil pan. I don't imagine the basic design is that different. There is one way to be sure. Can check the bottom of the pan and pickup screen. Also a little visibility on the crank. it's a little work if you feel like doing it.

And of course a fastener like a s crew is edited out on a mechanical forum. so stupid

yeah i’m trying to drop my pan, but it’s sandwiched between the bell housing and front cover, can’t get it it move, is it even possible to remove with the cover there?

i used a lot of rtv aswell

 

[Ta2dResqr]

yeah i’m trying to drop my pan, but it’s sandwiched between the bell housing and front cover, can’t get it it move, is it even possible to remove with the cover there?

i used a lot of rtv aswell

According to the service procedure, you have to loosen the bell housing and separate the motor from the transaxle. Gives you enough of a gap between the transaxle and front cover to get it out. Couple brackets and covers need to come out along with the 4 front cover to pan and 4 bell housing to pan bolts.

 

[luigisho]

I don't have that model but it should be in a good repair manual.

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[withku]

According to the service procedure, you have to loosen the bell housing and separate the motor from the transaxle. Gives you enough of a gap between the transaxle and front cover to get it out. Couple brackets and covers need to come out along with the 4 front cover to pan and 4 bell housing to pan bolts.

ah my manual says pull the engine. i’ll look for transaxle

edit: i can only find transaxle removal. i believe the rear roll restrictor is supposed to come out, and i’ll try removing some more bolts

 

[Ta2dResqr]

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to
Section 100-02 .
2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 303-12.
3. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .
4. Remove the oil level indicator.
5. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the starter stud bolt.
• Remove the starter stud bolt.
6. Loosen the 3 upper bellhousing-to-engine bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).
7. Remove the RH and LH catalytic converters. For additional information, refer to Section
309-00 .
8. Remove the 2 engine roll restrictors. For additional information, refer to Section 307-01A .
9. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
• Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
10. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
11. Remove the intermediate shaft assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 205-04.
12. Remove the 3 Power Transfer Unit (PTU) support bracket bolts and the PTU support bracket.
13. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the A/C compressor stud.
14. Remove the A/C compressor nut.
• Remove the stud from the oil pan boss (stud will remain in compressor housing).
15. Remove the 2 bolts and the LH turbocharger oil return tube.
• Discard the gasket and the 2 O-ring seals.
16. Loosen the 3 LH bellhousing-to-engine bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).
17. Loosen the RH engine-to-bellhousing bolt 5 mm (0.19 in).
18. Remove the 2 fasteners and the inspection cover.
19. Remove the 4 oil pan-to-bellhousing bolts.
20. Separate the engine and transaxle 5 mm (0.19 in).
21. Remove the 4 lower engine front cover bolts.
22. Remove the 16 oil pan bolts.
23. Using a suitable pry tool, locate the pry pads and pry the oil pan loose and remove.