Opened oil pan, Found metal pieces, But to what? *PICS*

[CorrupTTalon]

ok ive had a massive buzzing noise for a few days and after setting my timing again when it was all ready correct and almost checking each lifter i go to open my oil pan to find these two guys chillin:

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i unfolded them here

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i cranked it over by hand while looking inside and everything turned over fine. the only thing was it made a hissing noise.. i wasnt sure if that was normal or not

 

[Staytuned]

Looks like a rod bearing to me....or whats left of it.

 

[Defiant]

Balance shaft bearing. Now you get to go find which one.

 

[CorrupTTalon]

everything was intack.. nothing moved either.. how would i know?

 

[CorrupTTalon]

Balance shaft bearing. Now you get to go find which one.

i hope, that means i have a reason to remove those stupid things... and my front one does have a little play in it.. when i was putting on my timing belt i noticed i could move the sprocket a bit..

can i pull the front one out with the engine in the car?>

 

[DSM90AWD]

can i pull the front one out with the engine in the car?>

It's a real PITA to negotiate past the chasis. Some have cut it up others have just removed the belt and left it in (what I did). Though if the front bearings are what you found in the pan, I'd definitely pull the fronts.

 

[CorrupTTalon]

well you were right... just pulled it out..

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QUESTION, can i use my rear bearings to seal the oil port in the front balance shaft bearing housing? i.e the one that shredded?