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I wouldn't be surprised... (archive)
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Posted by Bob on October 23, 2000 at 02:16:07:

In Reply to: grinding sound from engine posted by Richard on October 22, 2000 at 23:41:57:


I have an '86 535i, and recently, my oil pan was cracked and I lost all my oil. Unfortantely, I drove for about 100 miles (of hard driving) with no oil before I realized the pan was cracked. I replaced the pan and gasket and refilled with oil, and now I have a grinding type sound (like metal scraping on metal) coming from the engine just around 1800 rpm. Any ideas on what this is or how to fix it or if it's serious? Or if they're even related?

Thanks,
Richard
86 535i


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if you drove ONE mile without oil that you spun at least one bearing and maybe trashed the bottom end of the engine or the cylinder waills/pistons.

I would have the pan pulled immediately and the connecting rod caps removed to inspect the bearings and crankshaft.

Didn't your oil pow pressure light come on?

Bob

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