Hi,
We drained the oil today and some metal parts came out. Looks like halves of some flat spring washer of some sort. Can anyone identify these parts? Does this mean my engine is dead? No other metal or grinding are present in the oil. One of these pieces cam out on the magnetic drain plug. I fished 3 more out with a magnet taped to the end of a wire. Does that account for all of "them" or could there be more in there? Photo attached.
My son needs to drive this back to Utah next week. Too much to hope that it's something harmless I suppose.
I might be able to drop the pan but I'm not sure if I can get to all the bolts around the frame mount without removing the motor.
1995 Subaru Legacy L wagon. 2.2L motor I think.
Thanks.