Recent content by domokos

Well it is definitely less than 30mm in diameter, plus it has a ribbed outer surface and is magnetizable therefore it cannot be the pin (too small and not ribbed) nor part of the piston (not aluminum). Sump gasket - and for safety a new threadlocked oil pump bolt - are being shipped. We'll see...

Took the camshaft cover off and had a look. Everything looks normal, no sign of any damage. I took some pictures down the timing chain chamber and could verify that the timing sprocket cogs - at least those facing upwards are in a good shape: Next step is sump down in two weeks or so.

I dont think so. It was an empty plastic paint bucket.

The scale is there on the photos in the OP. Each piece is about 6-7 mm across and 10-11 mm in length. They easily fit through. Here is a picture as I hold them in my hand:

I've had the vehicle since new, actually shared with a friend. The friend was in charge until about 3 years ago and when handed over to me I changed all fluids - including motor oil -, replaced injector harness, injector seals and cleaned up the ECU. The car saw the mechanic after this first oil...

Engine runs fine, no noises, vibrations, nominal power at all revs, no oil consumption - apart from some weeps here and there - drained 7.1 liters after 12.000 kms. Did not measure the oil pressure but the warning light goes out after start as normal. And yes, based on pictures sent by...

I made two measurements as attached. I measured 18-to 20 millimeters in diameter. Doing the same with sockets a 16 mm diameter socket seems to fit best. Probably a better estimate than the drawing.

Well, yeah :) This thread is the "before" question - maybe someone has a more precise idea. And even if I disassemble it the question comes which side to start at sump or cylinder head. No 10-14 mm shaft on either side except for the oil pump shaft but the housing is unlike these pieces.

Nope. I actually went through both the official service manual and the rebuild story image by image and saw absolutely nothing similar to this.

Dear forum members, I have just changed the oil in my 2004 D2 TD5 and after having every filter replaced and the oil refilled I poured the old oil back into the container for disposal. Unfortunately at the end of the process I saw metal pieces in the oil. There were a bunch of small...