Gun7354

Well-Known Member

• Sep 3, 2021

• #1

hi knowledgable folk. After cleaning out my sump and resealing it I found a piece of metal that looks like Its from the engine block itself. It looks to me like a blind bolt hole that’s had a bolt put in to far and scabbed off. Engine is completely fine and runs well.

Thanks in advance

Rich

 

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lynall

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Full Member

• Sep 3, 2021

• #2

I would be looking at the front inside of the block as some of the timing chest bolts are quite long, and it is easy to get the many different lengths mixed up.

 

Gun7354

Well-Known Member

• Sep 3, 2021

• #3

Thanks Lynall that’s a great help thank you. It’s definitely part of the block as it’s cast.

Rich

 

v8250

Well-Known Member

• Sep 4, 2021

• #4

If engine fine, complete oil change and enjoy

 

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Wildefalcon

Well-Known Member

• Sep 4, 2021

• #5

Agreed, the wrong bolt was used and overtightened.
You might find an oil leak (!) on a bolt, a sealing washer will sort that.

 

Gun7354

Well-Known Member

• Sep 4, 2021

• #6

Thank you all for the advice - oil change it is

 

Blackburn

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• Sep 17, 2021

• #7

I found a piece like that in my engine it was from ladder frame having too long a bolt in 1 position,

 

Gun7354

Well-Known Member

• Sep 18, 2021

• #8

Thanks Blackburn, at least if it is that it wont leak oil.

Rich