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Found some things in my oil pan...

2.4K views 10 replies 5 participants last post by  trapperpg  
#1 ·
Hey,

Just bought a 2001 9-5 knowing that it needed some engine work. Already relplaced the bearings on the rods and mains, and I have new tappets on the way. Only one problem: I still don't know what these chunks of metal are that I found in the oil pan. Three of them look like they are from the same part (two of them fit together perfectly). Can anybody help me out?

First Picture - Laying on backs
Second Picture - Laying flipped over
Third Picture - At least 2 of the chunks fit together
 

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#4 ·
It does look like that but how would it get into the pan?
is part of it brass? it looks like it was to connect into something and avoid a dielectric connection? with the brass?
And Welcome to the site!
 
#10 ·
That could be possible, but the more I look at these parts, the less I believe they're from the turbo. When fitted together, they appear to have slots for a tab of some sort. Imagine the seat where the main or rod bearings go, with notches on opposite sides, only much smaller. The inner surface diameter when put together measures approximately 1/2 inch, or 10mm. I added better close-ups so you can see them better.

(Again, I have already inspected the bearings and replaced them, so there is 100% no way that's where they came from, they just remind me of them)
 

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