Meridian Boxster Rebuild Project '24

[Smallblock454]

Originally Posted by Homeoboxter

Yeah, that's a possibility, but the bypass valve should only open when the filter gets completely clogged up.

Sorry, but you're wrong on that. It will also open if the oil pressure exceeds a specified pressure level. And this can also happen when the oil is cold and thick.

Originally Posted by Homeoboxter

Hundreds of these tiny metal chips.

That explains the main bearings (i meant main bearings, sorry. English is not my mother language).

Because of the metal chip contamination, all bearings should be checked.

[Homeoboxter]

Originally Posted by Smallblock454

Sorry, but you're wrong on that. It will also open if the oil pressure exceeds a specified pressure level. And this can also happen when the oil is cold and thick.

Yes, you are right. I'm not sure though if at this climate the oil can get that thick.

Originally Posted by Smallblock454

English is not my mother language).

Mine neither