metal+oil ???

[1990gsx1781]

YES i checked other forums but they all were talkin about copper flakes.... i did a oil change and i saw very small silver metal pieces what do you think that could be thanks every one

 

[cbrfrenzie]

Could be allot of things. The copper flakes are typically bearing pieces, that got shaved form the part that went bad. To be sure, you could pull the t-case and oil pan and check your main and rod bearings. Could be flakes from the oil pump rubbing on the front cover very slightly. Anything that moves, and has access to the oil and passages is a possible culprit.

 

[Defiant]

Depends on how small. Was your engine rebuilt with aluminum bearings? Are the flakes magnetic?

 

[97 4G63]

I had kind of a copper look and small little flakes when my bearing went out.
Do you have any pictures??

 

[JusMX141]

Has your turbo recently died? There's alot of bronze- and copper-colored metals in turbos.