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A little metal like glue on oil drain plug

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by tabaka45, Dec 23, 2017.

  1. tabaka45

    tabaka45 Well-Known Member

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    my 85 XJ700N has just over 17,000 miles on it. I’ve had it for about 6,000 miles and this is the second oil change.. I run synthetic Mobil 1. When I pulled the drain plug it had some gue like substance that has a grayish metal look. On closer examination I found a couple of very small metal slivers. The oil I drained looks perfectly fine with no evidence of metal. The oil filter is clean and shows no evidence of metal. The spark plugs look perfect so I assume it isn’t running hot. I don’t remember seeing anything at the last oil change so I can’t compare. The only thing I’ve done “inside” the engine is valve adjustment and stator bearing seal replacement. Should I be overly concerned? The starts and runs great.
     
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    I don't think I'd be overly concerned. Make a note somewhere and observe the drain plug next time you change the oil, see what it looks like and go from there
     
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    Are the metal slivers steel or alum/magnesium? A magnet will tell the tale..........
     
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    They were stuck to the magnetic tip on the drain plug. Very very small, but still visible.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Nothing to worry about. The transmission gears will shed metal for a while, and your machine is (in tems of use) only about two years old.
     
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    Great. It runs too good to have to do any thing to it. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a great ride!

    75 degrees an sunny in South Georgia! . Eat your heart out you northern riders!
     
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    9F right now, forecasted high for Tuesday is -8F.
    Windchill doesn't count.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    I happen to like the cold, and the snow :)
     
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    Like New York—nice place to visit but I wouldn’t want to live there.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Ouch
     
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