Was the engine rebuilt, or partially reassembled at any time in the past? Even something modest, like removal of the cams, or valves, or something else? The reason I ask, is because if someone took the time to do this work, and they did it right, they would have used assembly lube. Thick like grease, and usually bright red in color, and would have mixed in with your oil. -Robert vin 6585 "X" To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/