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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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i beeen trying to figure out whats wrong with my car and i been puttin parts on it to try to fix it it doesnt throw any codes or anything so i cant figure out why it stalls when hot but last night i drained the oil and it was gray and had fine shaven metal in it so it looks like im in trouble now i wish i wasnt but maybe itll work out for the better so i can put a stage 3 topend kit on the v6
Old Sep 23, 2007 | 08:19 AM
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invest in an inspection from ford.
Old Sep 23, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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metal shavings = blown engine... your SOL dood...


did you ever change your oil?
Old Sep 23, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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Yes, metal shavings in your oil is a big problem. You most likely have an fcuked up cam or sprocket which is contaminating the oil with the metal bits. Take it to get it fixed it immediately, but you may already have big problems involving your internals/clyinder walls etc...
Good luck with it but it looks your going to be forking up some major cash.
Old Sep 23, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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i change my oil every 3k and use fullsynthetic but use a **** fram filter i went through the top end today looks like i should probably pull the timing sover and pan and lower intake and see what happens
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