Re: strange engine noise update!

["John C. Worden" <scirocco@midmaine.com>]

>	First I called Potterman to explain the symptoms and ask for advice. He
>suggested that since I have the 2-peice #3 center main bearing, and not the
>"extra-strength" 6-piece bearing that it might've gotten wiped out. I could
>test it by pulling in and out on the crank pully to check for play.
>Especially with the throwout bearning noise that just popped up, all signs
>pointed to that.
>
>	First i put the car on jacks and drained the oil. I saw little shiny
>flakes in the bottom of the drain pan. That's not good. Per Mikes
>suggestion, I pulled in-and-out on the crank pulley, and sure enough, the
>crank moved back and forth about 3-4mm's.. ugh, this is gonna be a loooong
>weekend. Next thing I dropped the oil pan, more shiny specks mocking me in
>the bottom of the pan. I pulled the #3 main bearing cap and drop the
>bearing out. the clutch side of the bearing was totally wiped out. 

Damn that Potterman is good!

John


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