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ratrace2
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Mar 22, 2011, 11:16 AM
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Chrome flakes in oil pan
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Well, I finally did it!!!! I changed the oil pan gasket on my:
1998 Chevy S-10, 2.2 Liter LN4 (RWD) Automatic (4L60E).
I could see in the pan that there was a thin layer of sludge and in the sludge was small
chrome/glitter like flakes that look like chrome.
With 0ver 220,000 miles on the little puddle jumper the oil pan was leaking more and more across the
exhauset cross over pipe. I was constantly wondering if I was on fire because of the smell of burning oil.
Given that book calls for the engine removal for this repair....."which is true"....I don't know if it's worth it
....Just a note to all that need to know..................
Any suggestions on what the chrome flakes are from will be appreciated.......Mostly, and Much..........
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Hammer Time
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Mar 22, 2011, 11:33 AM
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Personally, I think you would be throwing money away on that. The flakes are probably engine bearing material, meaning the engine has a very short life expectancy. With that mileage, I'd be looking for another motor.
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ratrace2
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Mar 22, 2011, 11:46 AM
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So, it's not just the cam lobes flaking off??????
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Mar 22, 2011, 11:48 AM
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Even if it was, that's just as serious and just as terminal.
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ratrace2
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Mar 22, 2011, 1:34 PM
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I found this on ebay.com
#110656505966 complete engine
it's a GM 2.2 Liter L4 Vortec 2200.
Some say it will fit, some say it will not fit.....Hum
How could I know for sure??
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Hammer Time
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Mar 22, 2011, 1:37 PM
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I wouldn't be buying anything on E-Bay for that. Unless that motor is the exact same as the one you're removing, you will have big headaches. Buy it locally or at least from a reputable remanufacturer and save yourself a lot of hassles.
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ratrace2
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Mar 22, 2011, 4:43 PM
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I agree,
I was just talking to my buddy JP (JP auto Service Center).
and he was having idle issues with an 05 escape that was outfitted with a 08 for motor........
constantly sending error DTC codes for out of parameter idle condition....
Hammer......................you are the best..............................Always.......
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Mar 22, 2011, 4:45 PM
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The operating system was engineered for one specific setup and isn't compatible when that stuff is changed around.
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ratrace2
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Jan 10, 2012, 5:27 PM
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The final answer on Chorme Flakes:
It was the Cam:
A roller lifter turned sideways, breaking the lifter guide, and cut a groove into the cam until the motor started to miss.
Over the summer, I knew the life of my motor was limited, I went to "junking" around New Jersey and Pennsylvania and found a 1998 2.2 Ln2 engine and tranny out of an s10.
I pulled both and sent the engine carcass to the machine shop:
Not too bad, honed the cylinders and polished the crank, that is all it needed.
I got some new rings, bearings, oil pump, push rods and all the gaskets and put it back together.......my first motor job in 20 years...............wow that was fun..
I had the head done, full valve job...........it looked good too.........
I put the motor in the truck on 10/10/11 and it runs great.
I took a little time and ported and polished the heads for better flow. cleaned everything up and it's all good.
Shortly after that, I sent the original motor to the machine shop and had the cylinder cut .020 over and had the crank polished $450 Eddies Valve Grinding in Sayerville did it for me.
I'm looking at some Wiseco Forged pistons and Eagle rods........I might turbo the new motor.
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ratrace2
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Jan 15, 2012, 3:38 PM
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after 4109 miles on the new motor can we say that the rebuild was a success????
I think it's a GO........................................we got a keeper......
Oh yea, Thanks Much Hammer..............................you are the best.
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Jan 15, 2012, 5:19 PM
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You're welcome
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