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05-03-2009, 03:46 AM
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Gettin It One Pice At A Time
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oil pan off-inspection
hey, in a few days I am thinking about taking the oil pan off and taking a look at the lower end of my motor. is there anything that I can look for that will show how the motor is, health wise?
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05-03-2009, 04:45 AM
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Cheyenne Super
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Re: oil pan off-inspection
Unless you already have the engine out, or need to change the seals anyway
I don't see any reason to take it appart, if it ain't broke... Silver oil, low oil pressure, clicking, knocking and tapping are better signs of engine wear. I do however double check a few things after getting one back from a rebuilder. |
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05-04-2009, 05:11 PM
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Re: oil pan off-inspection
If you're gonna have the pan off anyhow. Run a couple Plastigages around the mains and rods to check bearing wear.
That's if you REALLY wanna scare yourself. - Dave
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05-05-2009, 06:57 AM
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Re: oil pan off-inspection
Check the oil pickup screen on the pump. They get deposits and sediment on them and can inhibit oil flow to the pump. Tap the pan bolt holes back to flat if the bolt holes have been pulled into the gasket. Sounds like a great time to change the timing chain, just a few more bolts to take off if you already have the pan down.
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05-05-2009, 07:50 AM
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Re: oil pan off-inspection
I wouldn't take it off unless you have some other reason to. You are starting a snowball.
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05-05-2009, 04:28 PM
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Re: oil pan off-inspection
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05-05-2009, 09:16 PM
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Gettin It One Pice At A Time
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Re: oil pan off-inspection
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05-05-2009, 09:22 PM
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Re: oil pan off-inspection
If you can't someone knocking at the door do you go check anyway?
There is my metaphor for the day.
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