Feb 28, 2012 at 4:19 PM
when i start my car i hear grinding noise i thought it was low on oil but then i seen small metal shaving all over the place.....This is a 2000 crown victoria police interceptor
Engine and Drivetrain
Weird Engine Noise
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Feb 28, 2012 at 5:03 PM
Well for me...I need a lot more data input.... 
But if you 'see a lot of meta shaving'...I would not try to start the engine any more...!
You need to do a lot of "offline" research around the engine and areas that you see
the shavings....possibly getting an experienced Friend to come-N-help you.
It's hard for anyone to help w/the limited info provided....
w/o audio, video clips...being in your shoes.
You may have to finance an experience mechanic to come & do a "complete"
LOOK IN & Inspection.....but be careful of their ego/experience level for their
asking $Price to achieve your assignment.
As a home inspector would do....Have them provide detailed notes of their observation....
My 2 cents....
But if you 'see a lot of meta shaving'...I would not try to start the engine any more...!
You need to do a lot of "offline" research around the engine and areas that you see
the shavings....possibly getting an experienced Friend to come-N-help you.
It's hard for anyone to help w/the limited info provided....
w/o audio, video clips...being in your shoes.
You may have to finance an experience mechanic to come & do a "complete"
LOOK IN & Inspection.....but be careful of their ego/experience level for their
asking $Price to achieve your assignment.
As a home inspector would do....Have them provide detailed notes of their observation....
My 2 cents....
Feb 29, 2012 at 6:37 AM
"then i seen small metal shaving all over the place"
Exterior of the engine? In the Oil when you checked the level? This does mean different things.
Metal shavings on exterior parts means something is rubbing. A loose bracket, worn bearings in a part, or just parts interfering with each other will cause small metal shavings all over the place. (A fan hitting an aluminum covering, for example.) Do a thorough visual inspection before you start it again.
If its in the oil, Hasta La Vista Baby! Its rebuild time.
Exterior of the engine? In the Oil when you checked the level? This does mean different things.
Metal shavings on exterior parts means something is rubbing. A loose bracket, worn bearings in a part, or just parts interfering with each other will cause small metal shavings all over the place. (A fan hitting an aluminum covering, for example.) Do a thorough visual inspection before you start it again.
If its in the oil, Hasta La Vista Baby! Its rebuild time.
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It's just a SUPER-DUTY Mustang GT Sedan. 198K miles and still rolling HARD.
1997 Crown Victoria P71 SVT *** ex-US Marshall service (the CAR)
STOCK?? I bet it was modified.
13.26 @ 107.24 MPH 1/4 mi w/ me, tools, & full tank of 93 octane
I added CAI, NICHE 19 X 8.5 " wheels with 245/45ZR 19 rubbers, and completely rebuilt the front end with poly bushings, Kooks headers, 2 1/4inch exhaust, TCI 2200-2400 rpm Stall converter
.PLANS:: engine upgrade, 5.4L 2v stroker, rebuild interior in leather w/ buckets, thinking about turbos
PROUD MEMBER of www.crownvic.net
It's just a SUPER-DUTY Mustang GT Sedan. 198K miles and still rolling HARD.
1997 Crown Victoria P71 SVT *** ex-US Marshall service (the CAR)
STOCK?? I bet it was modified.
13.26 @ 107.24 MPH 1/4 mi w/ me, tools, & full tank of 93 octane
I added CAI, NICHE 19 X 8.5 " wheels with 245/45ZR 19 rubbers, and completely rebuilt the front end with poly bushings, Kooks headers, 2 1/4inch exhaust, TCI 2200-2400 rpm Stall converter
.PLANS:: engine upgrade, 5.4L 2v stroker, rebuild interior in leather w/ buckets, thinking about turbos
edited Feb 29, 2012 at 6:39 AM
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