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Re: [6pack] Tiny part found in oil sump?

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Subject: Re: [6pack] Tiny part found in oil sump?
From: Bob <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:38:30 -0400
On Wednesday, April 27, 2011 07:14:40 pm Bruce Simms wrote:
> What a coincidence.   I dropped my oil pan last night to fix a couple of
> stripped bolt holes.   The one in aluminum at the front causing a serious
> oil leak.   Helicoils required I presume.  I have 5/16 NC helicoil kit
> from trailing
> arm repairs.
> 
> Anyways, I found what looks like part of a tiny metal
> washer in the sump along
> with a few tiny metal chunks.   Not sure if this is
> part of a valve keeper or
> whatever?
> 
> 
> Head was professionally re-built and
> upgraded about 7 years ago.   About 3 years
> ago we had the sump off to
> install new thrust washers and didn't find anything
> too unusual.
> Advice/recommendations?
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Bruce Simms
> 73 TR6
> _______________________________________________
Bruce,

Check your rocker shaft. there is a bolt that sometimes come loose and falls 
in the sump.

As far as the front mounting plate, replace it with a steel one. There is a 
guy in CT. that makes them and they go for about 75 $. I did it when I rebuilt 
my 6 last year. Cant remember his name but he puts them on ebay from time to 
time. If you are a member of the 6 pack forum, try a search and I am sure you 
will find the seller.

Bob
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