Piston cooling jet found in sump

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Hi, Drained the engine oil the other day, in the drained oil was a short piece of steel pipe approx 4mm outside dia. and a small piece of metal.
I think the pipe is one of the piston cooling jets broken off from its fixing block, and the bit of metal is possibly a small piece if piston skirt.
The engine is running fine, and thinking back I suspect this happened in mid August when returning from hols, there was a strange 'pinging' sound for a few secs.
Does anyone know if, with sump and stiffener plate out of the way, can the cooling jets be accessed/changed ?
 
No idea mate but its got to be easier than pulling the engine.
I think you'll be able to see them but as for getting to the mounting screw I couldn't say.
It may be a bit tight but you might be able to turn the crankshaft to give access.
Good luck and let us know how you get on.
 
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