00nbmz28

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So i was on the highway and got on it and after that i start to hear a small ticking sound from the motor. It is now a lot louder but my oil pressure is still at 40 psi while at idle. Just checked the springs and rockers and they look fine. Drained the oil and there is a bunch of small metal shavings and one small chunk of metal. What do you guys think the problem is? Thanks.

00nbmz28

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Anyone?

BlownChevySS

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Is there any loss of power? I was told shavings from bearings wouldn't stick to the magnet on the plug. It is possible to maintain oil pressure and have a spun bearing tho. If it isn't that hard for you and you have the skills and time, drop the pan and take a look.

AutomagicLS1

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If it's a bearing unplug each plug wire 1 by 1 and start the car to check each cylinder. If its got a spun bearing the knocking/ticking noise will go away on the cylinder that's not firing due to pressure on the bearing

ae13291

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i think the main bearing color would be bronze correct? and i dont think that would stick to the magnet. but try the above ^^^ thats easy way to check

00nbmz28

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Ok thanks guys I will try that.

bjamick

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Metal on the magnet is most likely going to be a spun bearing. Mine was covered when mine spun and stacked. It's an ugly site, most definitely. There's really not much else that can give off little shavings of metal.

00nbmz28

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ya it was covered in small metal shavings

SOMbitch

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If the bearings are taking out the crank you will see metal shavings on the magnet. Bearings are not magnetic so that will not show up on magnet but a UOA will tell you ij bearings are in the oil....