1969 Mustang Oil Pan
11-14-2009, 01:51 PM
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1969 Mustang Oil Pan
Hello, i have a 69 mustang with a 302 engine, anyways when my mechanic was changing the oil he found scraps of metal in the oil pan of the car. If anyone knows how those metal scraps got there or what is causing this i would appreciate it. Thanks
11-14-2009, 03:49 PM
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If by, "scraps", you mean small particles, this would tend to indicate a lubricant/oil related failure, which can lead to premature wear and parts failing. If on the other hand, you means chunks of metal you can pick up with your fingers, that's an indication of something seriously wrong inside the engine and it is about to fail.
11-14-2009, 06:47 PM
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If by, "scraps", you mean small particles, this would tend to indicate a lubricant/oil related failure, which can lead to premature wear and parts failing. If on the other hand, you means chunks of metal you can pick up with your fingers, that's an indication of something seriously wrong inside the engine and it is about to fail.
11-14-2009, 07:37 PM
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11-14-2009, 09:12 PM
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Most likely, they are small bits of your bearings. This is normal. If the drain plug is packed with them , it is something to worry about. Also, it depends on mileage. High milage...time to worry. I'm guessing that they are brass colored. I would say, let it go unless you want to rebuild.
11-14-2009, 09:25 PM
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I agree with roger you should probably drop the oil pan and check out the bottom end to see how everything looks. it would be much better to find out now that end up tossing a rod or something down the road
11-20-2009, 05:06 PM
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In my opinion, this is normal. You are losing your bearings. It is a judgement call from here. A lot of people will tell you it is time for a rebuild now, where I think it can wait. You have to watch this over the life of the motor. Does it have a lot of miles? In any case, I would just keep an eye on it and at the first indication of a knock....rebuild. That could be 3 months from now....or 5 years. Save up some money for it and you will be ready.
Think of it as an early warning . I wouldn't rebuild just yet though. This is an indicaator of what is coming, there is time to prepare.
Think of it as an early warning . I wouldn't rebuild just yet though. This is an indicaator of what is coming, there is time to prepare.