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I guess it was from oil pan threads.

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I guess it was from oil pan threads.
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If you are finding metal shavings and the bottom end is knocking the engine isn't long for the world and changing the oil pump isn't going to change that. Were the shavings steel or aluminum?

You might try a magnetic oil drain plug to see what it will collect.

...Lee
'94 850 N/A 5 speed
'96 Platinum Edition Turbo
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1999 V70XC - RIP - Wrecked Parts Car.
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