Customer SAVE
REAL Services' technically sophisticated clients included establishments that are primarily engaged in the manufacturing and utilization of Automotive manufacturing, products, components for general consumer use.

These automotive manufactures maintenance programs include Ferrography and Oil Analysis; provided by REAL Services along with our exclusive SAVE REPORT that provides Return On Investment and Cost Justification of your PM Program.

Internal Combustion Engine

1997 Corvette; 5.7 Liter Engine OHV V8. The equipment particle concetration (EPC) of 10,642 is much higher than expected; this is the FIRST time this equipment was tested and rated CRITICAL October, 2001.

Recommendation: Consider scheduling this equipment for maintenance action in the near future. Specifically abnormal medium alloy steel Severe Sliding wear indicating a wiped crankshaft journal bearing.

Analytical results show the presence of 330 micrometer (um) medium alloy steel Severe Sliding wear. Analysis also show the presence of 20um Copper Alloy (including Brass & Bronze) as well as 20um White Non-ferrous metal (Aluminum), which is of great concern. Test also show higher than expected concentration of Lubricant Degradation (Varnish & Lacquer) as well as Synthetic Fiber material. The fiber material appears to be from a blown oil filter. Testing also show a high concentration of Black Metal Oxides (Fe₃O₄). Black Metal Oxides form as the result of heat due to friction from either improper or inadequate lubrication. Use of a lubricant with too high of a viscosity is detrimental.

Upon opening of inspection  engine (V510588); the main crankshaft journal bearing was found to be wiped with significant striations.

Secondary Damage, was minimized. Repairs initiated & Downtime was minimized.

Original Component Savings:                                           0
Secondary Damage Savings:                                           0
Down Time Min./Production hrs. Savings:                       0
Business Interruption:                                                         0
RUSH Shipping Cost Savings:                                         0
Parts & Inventory Warehouse Savings:                            0
Overtime Repair Savings:                                                  0    
                                Total SAVINGS:    $ Warranty Claim

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