Metal flakes in sump
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Metal flakes in sump
Hi all.
Where are the likely sources if metal flakes in a YB sump
Found quite a lot in my oil pickup, it looks like brass! Thin metal fakes, possibly a plating?
Crank looks ok in position, nothing obvious out of place.
I wanted to check the oil pump due to a slight drop in oil pressure.
Cheers
Where are the likely sources if metal flakes in a YB sump
Found quite a lot in my oil pickup, it looks like brass! Thin metal fakes, possibly a plating?
Crank looks ok in position, nothing obvious out of place.
I wanted to check the oil pump due to a slight drop in oil pressure.
Cheers
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Maybe big end bearings? Ive had this a couple of times not on a ford mind, it was on bmw petrol engine any noises noticed before strip down or what was the reason for the strip down?
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flakes
flakes will be pick up from an engine shell normally
i would remove and strip bottom end-more likely picked up on a main bearing if oil pressure is low
-i wouldnt run it any more either untill you pull it apart
i would remove and strip bottom end-more likely picked up on a main bearing if oil pressure is low
-i wouldnt run it any more either untill you pull it apart
Last edited by tony66; 02-11-2015 at 09:14 AM.
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That is not a good thing to find, nor is the drop in oil pressure, unfortunately points to bearings on the way out due to failing oil pump. As Tony 66 has advised stop driving it until you find the problem. Hopefully it wont be to bad.
Last edited by cossynut2; 02-11-2015 at 04:32 PM.
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Looking at the pics it really does look like bearings to me, exactly the same ive seen when the bmw engines ive done had spun bearings. For the job it is i would just replace the arp bolts as its just another thing that could go wrong if not replaced
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Everyone I know who's fitted these high pressure oil pumps has major problems with there engine and oil pressure afterwards. I'm not
Even exaggerating i can think of at least 4 people with rst and Cossies with same probs
Even exaggerating i can think of at least 4 people with rst and Cossies with same probs
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Originally Posted by Ridgey
The pump has been great no issues for many thousands of miles over many years.
The cause of my issues are not known yet.
The cause of my issues are not known yet.
Pics and
Description. Yeah your oil pump may be fine but know loads of people who have done fresh engine builds and the new high pressure oil pumps pack up within a few miles. Strange
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Out of curiosity mate what psi of oil where you getting on your gauge after the 10 psi drop?
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I agree that seems not bad pressure for hot tbh.
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Picture of the main bearings, No 1 and 3 are shot.
Not dismanteled the big ends yet but i hope they are OK.
Crank was already on a 0.25, so i'll have to see if a 0.5 grind will clean it up.
The hot oil pressure was good when runnig but below the spec of 24psi at idle.
Only other issue i have had since putting new bearings in in May this year was over heating at National day on track.
Not dismanteled the big ends yet but i hope they are OK.
Crank was already on a 0.25, so i'll have to see if a 0.5 grind will clean it up.
The hot oil pressure was good when runnig but below the spec of 24psi at idle.
Only other issue i have had since putting new bearings in in May this year was over heating at National day on track.
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i wouldnt think it started as an oil pressure issue tbh looking at the parts on show
perhaps bad clearance[tight] debris behind shell,poor bearing,eneven clearance across journal ...who knows without a real good look at the components
somebody who builds these every week would be the one to ask for an opinion-maybe mark shead ..?
perhaps bad clearance[tight] debris behind shell,poor bearing,eneven clearance across journal ...who knows without a real good look at the components
somebody who builds these every week would be the one to ask for an opinion-maybe mark shead ..?
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dipstick
have you got the right dipstick sump combo?
my first cossie engine failure was caused by a previous owner having the wrong combo-205 block 4wd sump on a poorly done conversion
full on the stick was just over half of what was needed...it packed in a day or so after i bought it-which was a pity as i only bought it to convert back to 2wd
but having had the car you would probably notice if under 3 litres took it to the top of the stick
i suppose it could have been starved of oil after/during a spin.. but the shell/journal furthest from the pump flow normally suffers first from starvation
ends being worn badly too
is the oil pump drive still very good/no wear also?
my first cossie engine failure was caused by a previous owner having the wrong combo-205 block 4wd sump on a poorly done conversion
full on the stick was just over half of what was needed...it packed in a day or so after i bought it-which was a pity as i only bought it to convert back to 2wd
but having had the car you would probably notice if under 3 litres took it to the top of the stick
i suppose it could have been starved of oil after/during a spin.. but the shell/journal furthest from the pump flow normally suffers first from starvation
ends being worn badly too
is the oil pump drive still very good/no wear also?
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Car has big winged and gated sump, takes a good 5 litres now.
My suspicion is that maybe an oil way has somehow got blocked and caused oil starvation, that's my current thinking.
Block was stripped and long studded earlier in the year then rebuilt.
My suspicion is that maybe an oil way has somehow got blocked and caused oil starvation, that's my current thinking.
Block was stripped and long studded earlier in the year then rebuilt.
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When you built the engine up last time did you check bearing/journal clearances or just fit new bearings? If not it might be worth doing it this time, I like plastigauge if you don't have access to better measurement tools.
Sounds like a good excuse for a winter project
Sounds like a good excuse for a winter project
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Are you doing the rebuild yourself or getting it done by one of the Cosworth specialists?