STOP running cleaners through it. These products are the death of many
engines. Use of a high quality oil, proper viscosity is all that is
needed. Change the oil more often if needed but avoid the solvents. They
dislodge dirt and debris that is not harming anything being stuck there
and while the solvent is displacing the oil, your bearings are running
unlubricated.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Jeff Strickrott
Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2002 9:42 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Metal slivers found in oil strainer

Thanks all who responded to my query about metal slivers. I have learned
more about bearings and stuff that lurk in the engine. I will run the
van and keep running cleaner through it and checking the oil. If anyone
is interested I will keep the list posted on what I find.

If it gets worse then it will be time to plan on a new engine. Other
than AVP, does anyone know of some other good longblock vendors?

Regards
--JEff Strickrott
82 Westy, South Florida