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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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Default Copper flakes in engine oil

2003 tc88
Oil sample lab showed high copper(nothing else) I cut apart oil filter and did indeed find copper/bronze flakes. Dealership checked out bike extensivly and say nothing wrong. They claim there is no copper in a tc88. I only have 18000 KM. anyone had similar complaint?
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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saw a torn down 440 cid engine out of a 69 Charger..the bearings were from one of those discount mail order places ..you could actually see the copper showing thru the silver coating on the main bearings..altho I doubt this is your prob.
 
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Default RE: Copper flakes in engine oil

The cam support plates have brass bushings in them.
 
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