Emptied out the oil pan today and found plastic chips. I pulled off the timing gear and sure enough, several teeth were cracked. This motor had 40k and looks like it was well cared for. I have service receipts to indicate this. If you haven't replaced your original timing gear, some food for thought.
What do I look for to tell if this motor has a good crank? Any numbers or markings?
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