10-25-2023, 05:17 AM
This is my.02, and mine only.
Is it safe to assume that when they drop the pan, they will also unbolt the rods and mains to actually look at the bearings? If so, and the crank is not scuffed, you may want to think about rolling in new bearings while you are in there. Same thing if the cam shaft bearings are inspected.
Now if the gunk in the pan does not look like bearing material, ignore my commentary.
Did you possibly have any of the old oil left for a oil analysis? That would be my FIRST step before towing or pulling the pan. If you have a bearing breaking down, the oil analysis will show it. Sampling the new oil will not tell you anything.
Is it safe to assume that when they drop the pan, they will also unbolt the rods and mains to actually look at the bearings? If so, and the crank is not scuffed, you may want to think about rolling in new bearings while you are in there. Same thing if the cam shaft bearings are inspected.
Now if the gunk in the pan does not look like bearing material, ignore my commentary.
Did you possibly have any of the old oil left for a oil analysis? That would be my FIRST step before towing or pulling the pan. If you have a bearing breaking down, the oil analysis will show it. Sampling the new oil will not tell you anything.
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
99 Newell, 512
Maverick Hybrid Toad
Inverness, FL (when we're home
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