Metal In Oil

[QuienesTuPapa]

Hey all,
I just want to start by saying how much I appreciate this forum, as it has served as an excellent guide for me, especially when I'm having a problem thats not totally black and white . I'm no newbie to dsm's, however one thing I've never had to deal with is catastrophic failure of any engine part. Call me lucky, but for some reason it's never happened.

My problem is this: When I changed my oil last (about 5 days ago) I noticed a decent amount of tiny metal flakes in the pan. I'm talking glitter/dust sized and am a little concerned because I've never noticed them before. I know that over time the bearings in the motor wear and metal is worn away, but could this be an indication of a bigger problem beginning to surface? So far the car runs fine, and has never been starved of oil (changed every 3 months or less) and I havent noticed any accompanying symptoms that point to a spun bearing (ie, knock etc) theres a very faint knock at idle only sometimes and it goes away when rpms and oil pressure increase. Anyone have any experience with this issue? The car is still under warranty, so before I take it in (id rather have my mechanic do the work for a warranty co-pay than buy parts and make time to do it myself) I'd like to get an idea of what problems (if any) could be represented here. Thanks a bunch.

P.S., I couldnt take a picture, however I tried to explain in the best detail I could

 

[MiSFiTz]

Mine did this same thing right before i spun a rod bearing...
(actually i was spinning them all from some reason)

Pulled the engine put another in and took the one apart w/ what your saying and the crank bearings where spinning also.. these 7bolts have junk bottom ends

Hey all,
I just want to start by saying how much I appreciate this forum, as it has served as an excellent guide for me, especially when I'm having a problem thats not totally black and white . I'm no newbie to dsm's, however one thing I've never had to deal with is catastrophic failure of any engine part. Call me lucky, but for some reason it's never happened.

My problem is this: When I changed my oil last (about 5 days ago) I noticed a decent about of tiny metal flakes in the pan. I'm talking glitter/dust sized and am a little concerned because I've never noticed them before. I know that over time the bearings in the motor wear and metal is worn away, but could this be an indication of a bigger problem beginning to surface. So far the car runs fine, and has never been starved of oil (changed every 3 months or less) and I havent noticed any accompanying symptoms that point to a spun bearing (ie, knock etc) theres a very faint knock at idle only sometimes and it goes away when rpms and oil pressure increase. Anyone have any experience with this issue? The car is still under warranty, so before I take it in (id rather have my mechanic do the work for a warranty co-pay than buy parts and do it myself) I'd like to get an idea of what problems (if any) could be represented here. Thanks a bunch.

P.S., I couldnt take a picture, however i tried to explain in the best detail i could

 

[QuienesTuPapa]

My clutch also seems to be engaging/disengaging with inconsistent pedal pressure. In other words, I'll make a right turn and itll feel firmer, whereas ill make a left and it'll be mushier. It could just be me being paraniod and looking for it to be mushier on a left turn, however there are definitely times throughout every drive where the pedal pressure is firmer and softer. It usually gets soft after a hard pull up to about 6k rpm's. My paranoid thought is that the clutch pedal pressure and the metal flakes in the oil indicate a main bearing. Thoughts?

 

[MiSFiTz]

My clutch also seems to be engaging/disengaging with inconsistent pedal pressure. In other words, I'll make a right turn and itll feel firmer, whereas ill make a left and it'll be mushier. It could just be me being paraniod and looking for it to be mushier on a left turn, however there are definitely times throughout every drive where the pedal pressure is firmer and softer. It usually gets soft after a hard pull up to about 6k rpm's. My paranoid thought is that the clutch pedal pressure and the metal flakes in the oil indicate a main bearing. Thoughts?

Yeah, sounds like your walkin the crank, thats what mine was doing...

welcome to crank walk

Anyhow theres a way to messure to find out how much movement u have if you search on it *this would confirm crankwalk or throw it out* either way your gonna lose that engine soon, drive w/ care

 

[Amazin' Wasian]

Well sounds like you might as well start looking into doing a 6 bolt swap.....

-nick-