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10-08-2014, 03:20 AM
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Location: Calgary Alberta
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Grey goo in oil pan?
Pulled the oil pan to change the gasket and found this gunk at the bottom once I had rinsed it out. Degreaser had no effect on it and it feels like tooth paste. Any idea what it is? Don't want to put the pan back on until I know if it's harmful or not haha ( but wiping it off regardless)
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10-08-2014, 05:02 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: phx az
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Re: Grey goo in oil pan?
does the motor make noise? does it have good compression? does it smoke?
just clean it off and put the pan back on and enjoy your ride. nothing to worry about
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10-08-2014, 07:45 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Pocahontas Arkansas
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Re: Grey goo in oil pan?
Its sludge. Usually caused by infrequent oil changes and water condensation from short hops that don't really get the engine up to normal operating temp. unless it has metal in it you don't have any worries.
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10-08-2014, 04:20 PM
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Location: Calgary Alberta
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Re: Grey goo in oil pan?
Engine runs smooth and quiet, and there's no metal in it -so just sludge then! First time the pan has been off in 39 years I guess you have to assume you'll find something in there haha. Thanks guys.
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10-10-2014, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: On the banks of the Clackamas River, Eagle CreeK Oregon
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Re: Grey goo in oil pan?
39 years ? My guess it's lead, from the days of leaded gas. And thats a wild guess..
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