Re: Metallic oil in a 327 engine and running noises

Posted by Tim Cole On 2014/10/12 8:25:42

Hi Thunderbolt:

Given how expensive that motor is to repair I recommend sending a sample out for analysis.

If you go to any place that is doing diesel maintenance they can send a sample to the lab. What you get back is a sheet indicating if the debris is aluminum (pistons), Lead (bearings), or steel (gears and chains), or carbon (blow-by); and whether the percentages are in a danger zone.

Hope this helps and consider dropping the oil pan as well. That sort of sludge does accumulate in the pan and filter case due to condensation especially if the motor is being run for short trips.