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High lead in Engine Oil after Clutch Change

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Old Mar 2, 2016 | 09:39 PM
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High lead in Engine Oil after Clutch Change

Put in a new clutch and next engine oil analysis (attached) was sky high in lead. Is this bearings/bushing breaking in?

Don't see how the new clutch would effect engine bearings/bushing unless I'm suddenly developing more torque from a new clutch (doubtful, right)? No change in driving habits.

Should I expect next analysis to be back to normal or do I have a problem developing??

I'll send off the oil after 5K instead of 10K to see if it comes down (maybe a temporary particle streak on a bearing).
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Last edited by Brad5502; Mar 2, 2016 at 10:05 PM. Reason: Explain which line was lead and iron
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Old Mar 3, 2016 | 01:56 PM
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Lead is only in the bearings. I suppose you could say that a new clutch could put more shock load on the crank. But it's probably a coincidence.
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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 09:53 PM
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I did have a PacBrake air compressor go bad during this oil change.

Any lead in the compressor that could have been injected in the engine as this burned out? I would assume steel bearings. Any lining on the compressor cylinders that might be lead?
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