So I went to put oil in my car and noticed this...

[EvillE423]

As the title says, this morning, I noticed these. Anyone have any idea what has happend?









You can't really tell in the pics, I tried to get them as clear as possible. They are really fine grooves that are cut into it. I'm pretty sure the brown color isn't any good either. But if anyone has any ideas, let me know. It leaks and burns oil pretty bad, has about 157xxx miles, IHE. It still runs good other than the oil issue. The only thing it does is the timing chain rattle when it starts up, and a slight ticking noise when it runs. Any ideas?

[s13rb25det]

my cams have the same thing I woudnt worry about it.

[okinawa drift]

just bought a sohc, popped off the valve cover this is what my **** looked like

[gumby74]

Stick your finger in there and find out if that crap is metallic or if it is plastic.If it's plastic, chances are the chain guides are all but done.If there is metal shavings in there, well, you know what that means.

[EvillE423]

Stick your finger in there and find out if that crap is metallic or if it is plastic.If it's plastic, chances are the chain guides are all but done.If there is metal shavings in there, well, you know what that means.

Should I go ahead a pop the valve cover off and see what I got?

[BMAR240SX]

It doesn't hurt to be 100 percent sure

[EvillE423]

It doesn't hurt to be 100 percent sure

Alright, if I notice anything out of the ordinary, I'll let you know.

[Felipe]

it looks like a rat bit it.