1994 Nissan Terrano

1994 NISSAN TERRANO
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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FIONA SCOTT
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went to change oil filter when un done filter a ballbearing and spring fell out do not know what these are for
Jan 2, 2011 at 9:51 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Can you upload a picture of the spring and ball?

Could possibly be from within the oil filter which has disintegrated. Look inside the internal of the oil filter for signs of missing part.
Jan 2, 2011 at 12:55 PM
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