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    Just found bearing material in my oil, what is the best course of action? Rebulid or engine swap. I have a Gen 2 MS3

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    Quote Originally Posted by Teh_baje View Post
    Just found bearing material in my oil, what is the best course of action? Rebulid or engine swap. I have a Gen 2 MS3

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    How do you know? Oil analysis? I'd pull the pan and visually inspect the bottom end. Rebuild before you destroy components would be best bet.

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    How do you know? Oil analysis? I'd pull the pan and visually inspect the bottom end. Rebuild before you destroy components would be best bet.
    Found particles in the bottom of drain bucket, I cleaned it before using it. Put magnet in and nothing was picked up. Shined a bright in and there were shiny and looked like brass .

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    Quote Originally Posted by Teh_baje View Post
    Found particles in the bottom of drain bucket, I cleaned it before using it. Put magnet in and nothing was picked up. Shined a bright in and there were shiny and looked like brass .

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    https://www.blackstone-labs.com/

    Take a sample and send it off to them for analysis.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SomeGuy View Post
    https://www.blackstone-labs.com/

    Take a sample and send it off to them for analysis.
    I already have a kit just never got around to it. I'll send it off today, how long does it take to get back the results?

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