RRSTDV8 wrote:

Range78 wrote:

Kot wrote:

The glitter could be white metal from crankshaft bearings, get it tested.

Is this metal attracted by a magnet?

No. White metal is an alloy of tin, lead, zinc and maybe some other stuff like bismuth. None of the constituents are attracted to a magnet. The backing of the bearing is usually steel which would be attracted to a magnet.

I'd be concerned that a bearing was breaking up. That's going to be a new engine (or at the least a rebuild) if you drive it and the crank snaps.

Best advice to not drive it until you have established what the metal is and where it's come from.

It would be cheaper to hire a car for the trip than risk a destructive failure of the engine in your RRS. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Range78 wrote:

RRSTDV8 wrote:

Range78 wrote:

Kot wrote:

The glitter could be white metal from crankshaft bearings, get it tested.

Is this metal attracted by a magnet?

No. White metal is an alloy of tin, lead, zinc and maybe some other stuff like bismuth. None of the constituents are attracted to a magnet. The backing of the bearing is usually steel which would be attracted to a magnet.

I'd be concerned that a bearing was breaking up. That's going to be a new engine (or at the least a rebuild) if you drive it and the crank snaps.

Best advice to not drive it until you have established what the metal is and where it's come from.

I know you were right, but I don't think I have a choice. I don't have enough time to find another car. I will pray that no disaster will happen by then.

I'm going to see for a rental but I'm afraid it's too late

my filter looks like this : https://www.m3post.com/forums/attachment.p...1508546717

You are going to Take a chance???????!!!!!!!



Send us the picture of your car on a trailer then.

Even if it is white metal, it will be an expensive rebuild job anyway, why make it a potential total loss?.

Are you prepared for a seized engine on the motorway? and what could happen to you and your passengers.

Roll the dice if that's what you want to do

I bet you haven't even sent the sample in yet have you?

Unless you take the advice given, ie don't use it, get a rental, your future post will probably be on the lines of " is it cheaper to get a rebuild or a new engine"
How can you concentrate on your holiday when you will be twitching at every noise, bumpy roads or stuck in traffic & imaginary noises as well as real noises.
Are you even signed up with a roadside assistance company?
What do you mean its too late to get a rental? Range Rover Sport: Mercedes S63 AMG Coupe: 992 Porsche Carrera 4S

Kot wrote:

You are going to Take a chance???????!!!!!!!



Send us the picture of your car on a trailer then.

Even if it is white metal, it will be an expensive rebuild job anyway, why make it a potential total loss?.

Are you prepared for a seized engine on the motorway? and what could happen to you and your passengers.

Roll the dice if that's what you want to do

I bet you haven't even sent the sample in yet have you?

Lindab wrote:

Unless you take the advice given, ie don't use it, get a rental, your future post will probably be on the lines of " is it cheaper to get a rebuild or a new engine"
How can you concentrate on your holiday when you will be twitching at every noise, bumpy roads or stuck in traffic & imaginary noises as well as real noises.
Are you even signed up with a roadside assistance company?
What do you mean its too late to get a rental?

I have insurance for breakdowns with a replacement car, but I don't want to break my engine. I love my RR too much. I would seek the advice of a specialist tomorrow with the oil filter on me and look to rent a car. Holidays without RR will not be the same ...

Voila, I came back from vacation with a rental car.
My RRS is warm in the garage waiting for the report.
I contacted a company that does oil analyzes, I am waiting for the kit to send them a sample.
I am in France, could you tell me what is the cost of an engine in UK with transport in France, in case it is screwed?

I come to give news, the company which analyzes the oil announces to me that the oil must have 2000kms for a reliable analysis. So I have to wait and take the risk of riding this distance. Unless I find a garage that can analyze the engine.