metal or aluminum in oil?
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From: somerset county, pa
Car: 82 camaro unique
Engine: 327 out of a 68 vette
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
metal or aluminum in oil?
just found out that i got aluminum or metal in my oil, whats the cause for that. mechanic told me i need a freezeplug, and altenator. can anyone help me out here?
thanks so much in advance
thanks so much in advance
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From: belle fourche,s.d.
Car: '82 z28
Engine: L83 5.7
Transmission: 700r4-1985
Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi
Re: metal or aluminum in oil?
If the metal is aluminum,you probably have a badly
worn timing chain(the original cam sprocket is
aluminum with plastic-coated teeth),or a piston
problem(very rare). If the metal is iron(sticks to a
magnet) the camshaft is failing. Either problem should
fixed ASAP as the particles will wear on the oil pump
and cylinders-if either or both problems are present,
car will run much better after the repairs
worn timing chain(the original cam sprocket is
aluminum with plastic-coated teeth),or a piston
problem(very rare). If the metal is iron(sticks to a
magnet) the camshaft is failing. Either problem should
fixed ASAP as the particles will wear on the oil pump
and cylinders-if either or both problems are present,
car will run much better after the repairs
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Car: 90 IROC
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: metal or aluminum in oil?
Neither of those things will fix the oil contamination. I assume your battery doesn't charge right and you have water/antifreeze leaking from your block. If not, find a new mechanic.
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