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Dec 23, 2009 | 05:08 AM

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Thanks for the input. I'm a big step closer to finding out what I've got as I finally got the tranny out. Dropping the subframe ~3" made all the difference.

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Dec 23, 2009 | 12:14 PM

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If there is metal bits in the oil filter.....I would go ahead and buy a new oil cooler as well, as you will find bits and pieces in there as well.

Dec 24, 2009 | 04:59 AM

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If there is metal bits in the oil filter.....I would go ahead and buy a new oil cooler as well, as you will find bits and pieces in there as well.

I'm sure you're right. I do wonder if an air over solvent high pressure flush wouldn't get it clean though.

Dec 30, 2009 | 01:50 PM

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And . . . it's out!

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Dec 30, 2009 | 01:53 PM

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So the fun begins!

Everything looks good here. . .

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Dec 30, 2009 | 01:57 PM

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. . . and it looks good here.

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Dec 30, 2009 | 02:01 PM

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Here's the problem!

Notice the bearing tangs missing from the center bearing since it had spun. Also, it's not showing copper because all of the copper is missing. I found it in the oil pan though.

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Dec 30, 2009 | 02:05 PM

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One of the piles of parts:

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Dec 30, 2009 | 02:09 PM

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More points for Mr. Previous Owner. How well did this thing run with these spark plugs?

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Jan 7, 2010 | 06:21 PM

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i dont think those are the right plugs hahah

Jan 9, 2010 | 07:21 AM

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What a depressing thread...

Jan 9, 2010 | 07:48 AM

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Yeah, I don't know yet what the bottom line will be for repairs, but so far I think I'll be OK.

It is irksome though to be fixing damage that was preventable and to replace stuff that's just missing. How does one lose a radiator fan?

My buddy has a 06 mr stock, and one day his radiator fan fell out, bolts werent tight from factory I guess....

Jan 9, 2010 | 01:31 PM

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oil pump failure most likely. Take the oil pump pulley off and look closely at the bore in the front case. Also don't forget to take apart the mivec cam gear. That thing can hold some serious amounts of metal.