MGTF1250Dave
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Back in February I posted a question (TR3 Engine Noise) about possible cause for a noise in my engine. I received lots of good tips and suggestions, but wasn’t able to identify the problem. I pulled the engine with the help of my son so the engine good be opened up to see what was going on inside. In June I posted an update (TR3 Engine Noise Update) with a photo of some metal bits found in the oil pan. I have continued to disassemble the engine ad it is now completely torn down and I’m preparing for the reassembly. The source of the metal bits has been found, the gudgeon pin bushing in number one piston. Here is what it looks like:
Back in February I posted a question (TR3 Engine Noise) about possible cause for a noise in my engine. I received lots of good tips and suggestions, but wasn’t able to identify the problem. I pulled the engine with the help of my son so the engine good be opened up to see what was going on inside. In June I posted an update (TR3 Engine Noise Update) with a photo of some metal bits found in the oil pan. I have continued to disassemble the engine ad it is now completely torn down and I’m preparing for the reassembly. The source of the metal bits has been found, the gudgeon pin bushing in number one piston. Here is what it looks like: