Originally Posted by fla1976
Is this an engine that might have come apart before? The parts you found could have been wedged somewhere and finally worked their way into the pan. Might have no "bearing" on the present problem.
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Thats now what im thinking i took the thrust plate out from behind the cam gear pulled it apart and the needle bearings in it matched what i found in the oil pan but there was none missing in the thrust plate.Im thinking maybe the builder broke one and didnt think nothing went into the pan.