Help Found Metal In Oil Pan

[Turbo 2g awd]

I have been hearing a loud knocking noise the higher I rev. I pulled my pan and my rod bearing caps. One of the rod bearings are shot. It didn't appear to have spun but it was worn almost though the copper. I also found metal in the pan. Some of the metal is thin and is from the rod bearing. But there are larger pieces that are gold in color. They look like brass or something. What could these be? I am gonna pull the motor on Saturday and find out but just wondered what it might be from. Oh and it is a bone stock 7 bolt. Thanks

 

[motoxxx152]

I own a 95 tsi and I have the same problem. I am taking my balance shafts out and installing the elimator kit. I will let you know the outcome. Any info would help.
thanks brandon

 

[Turbo 2g awd]

The bigger chunks of metal that i found were my Thrust Bearing. My crank walked and ate it up. There were no sides to the thrust bearing when I pulled the mains down. I just got done doing a 6 bolt swap no to replace my dead 7 Bolt.

 

[sonicnofadz]

That really sucks man, sorry to hear it. Good luck with your 6 bolt, hope you enjoy it! =)

 

[Turbo 2g awd]

I love the motor but hate how much I just spent on the car. The motor is fully built. Got DSM Link now, Supra TT Fuel pump 850cc and a bunch of other stuff. I already ordered and am waiting for AGP Front Mount Kit and my FP3065. Then I will be able to see what this motor can really do.

 

[ballagsx]

i am still confused why mitsu thought that it would be a good idea to design their thrust bearing that way. i was talking to a mitsu mechanic at a dealer and he was saying that the second gens have shims on the side of the thrust bearing rather than having a traditional thrust bearing. he was saying it was because they didnt cut the cranks too all the same size. i hope mitsu doesnt still do that

 

[1fast97gsx]

metal shavings most likely is 1 of your bearings either spun or you have crankwalk.