Since completing a full refurbishment of the Breva 1100, I decided to check the oil condition after 300 miles. I found the magnet in the oil plug coated with metal particles!!
The new oil looked quite opaque but no particles were visible.
The engine has new rings, tappet followers, cam, big end shells and oil pump.
My question is, can I expect some metal particles and is this normal. I suppose the answer is yes but is it a matter of how much and the rate of production continues.
At the moment I'm going to refill with fresh oil and new filter and do another check in 300 miles to compare.
The new oil looked quite opaque but no particles were visible.
The engine has new rings, tappet followers, cam, big end shells and oil pump.
My question is, can I expect some metal particles and is this normal. I suppose the answer is yes but is it a matter of how much and the rate of production continues.
At the moment I'm going to refill with fresh oil and new filter and do another check in 300 miles to compare.