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HOw much would someone charge to diagnose the problem? I just want to be abosolutly certain I"m not having some other issue!



From what you have said, especially the metal shavings in your oil, you can be certain that you have blown a main bearing. The only way to make 100% certain would be to drop the oil pan and inspect. I would estimate a shop would charge about $200-300 to do that.

1998 T-Red CSVT #3710/6535 Born on 9/23/97