Joel's 2 cents: > aluminum???? well ... that definitely ain't rods or bearings. but it could > be the case. :( you said you put a heavy flow oil pump ... any chance it's > cutting into the case??? that would also make a helluva noise. > Ahhh, the high flow oil pump (incredulous voice per Click n Clack Bros.). Now there's a thought. Extra tall gears cutting into the housing/cover. Al bits to be sure. Seems like that would be more of a even, continual scraping noise tho. Waiting with baited breath....
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