If the shavings were in the threads out of the box, always possible,quote:
Originally posted by Al:
I disagree here- the threads that were ripped were internal ones (from the filter) on the outsideof the nipple. As nipple entered the filter-the shavings would be at the leading edge of the nipple.quote:
Originally posted by labman:
Reading some of the other posts and thinking about this some
more. I wouldn't worry about the metal shavings. They would be
on the outside of the return nipple and if any oil was still going back
into the engine, it would be passing through the inside of the
nipple. Likely any shavings went on the road with the oil.
you are right. If the threads stripped due to cross threading, not tight
enough, or impact, they would go where the oil went, the road. If
some sort of impact loosened the filter, the can should show some
damage.
If the oil pressure is still OK, and no scary noises, I would guess you
dodged the bullet.