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Old 11-28-2018, 06:14 PM   #2
78F350
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Did you ever get cam deviation numbers? How much and how big are the chain pad pieces? Any green plastic?
My uneducated, but forum-reading guess is that if the cam adjuster or pads are completely shot, it could account for the metal in the sample. - Chains wearing directly on the adjuster piston, or adjuster itself wearing out metal-to-metal.
Repairable without major engine disassembly.
I wouldn't rule out rod bearing wear or early signs of IMS bearing failure though.

There are some guys on the forum that have rebuilt these engines. I am not one of them. Is there a good way to assess rod bearings without completely taking apart the engine?

If I had a healthy engine and I was replacing the clutch, I would probably replace the IMS bearing while I was there. In your case, I'd want to know the source of the metal before I spent the money and time.

There is this: 2001 3.2L Dressed Motor w/ Transmission
- Probably a lot simpler and cheaper than a rebuild.
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