Date: Fri, 09 Apr 2004 18:55:59 GMT From: gregory trimper <trimpernospamcop.net> Subject: Re: C900 - oil showing significant concentration of metallic particles
Craig Ian Dewick wrote: > Thanks everyone for all the advice so far on this. I'm presuming that a > compression test I need to take the car to a shop for? You can do it yourself. A compression tester should cost just under AUD$20, you'll need a torx bit to remove the plate over the spark plug well, and a spark plug socket or tool. To test compression, remove a spark plug, insert the compression tester (get a screw on with proper threaded adapter, and not the "push" type with rubber tips), disconnect the fuel pump relay and coil line, crank the engine, read compression. Repeat. Consider picking up at least a Haynes, or preferably Bentley, service manual. > I'll get a sample of > the oil and try a magnet on it in the next couple of weeks as well. Let us know what you find! Visible metal in the oil is highly unusual in an engine that continues to run. lycka till! GTr - - http://www.preserveoregon.org/