Post date: Feb 20, 2016 1:35:37 PM

This is the condition of the Crankshaft and oil pickup screen after removing the Oil Pan.

I removed the pickup screen and baffle plate to clean out the discolored oil and inspect the crankshaft area.

This view shows the Engine Head and Block unit with Valve Covers, Oil Pump, Timing Gears, Water Pump and Oil Pan removed.

When I removed the Valve Covers, the Camshafts showed excessive corrosion (rust) on the Camshaft lobes from the engine sitting in storage for an extended period of time.

Closeup view of the No. 2 Camshaft showing the corrosion on the Camshaft lobes at cylinders No. 1 and 2.

Closeup view of the No. 2 Camshaft showing the corrosion on the Camshaft lobes at cylinders No. 2 and 3.

Closeup view of the No. 2 Camshaft showing the corrosion on the Camshaft lobes at cylinders No. 3 and 4.

Oil Pump removed for cleaning, inspection and replacing the oil seals.

Closeup of the block with Oil Pump removed, showing the Crankshaft Oil Seal area.

After removing the Oil Pickup Tube and Oil Baffle Plate, a clear view of the Crankshaft is visible.

The Engine Head with Camshafts removed and Valve Shims visible.

Closeup of the Valve Shims in the Engine Head.

Engine Block with all additional components removed.

Closeup of Oil Filter Union threads and Cylinders. Pistons No. 1 & 4 are at TDC while No. 2 & 3 are at BDC positions.

Top down view directly into the cylinders with Pistons No. 1 and 4 in the TDC position and pistons No. 2 and 3 in the BDC position.

The Intake and Exhaust Valve Reliefs are clearly visible as the "D-shaped" indentations in the tops of the pistons. The 3S-GE is a Non-Interference engine, so if the Timing Belt were to break, the engine is less likely to damage a valve.

Side view of empty Engine Block showing the Crankshaft Oil Seal area.

Oil Pan with integrated baffle plate and factory original grey-colored FIPG gasket sealer.

The baffle helps to reduce the effects oil starvation caused by high cornering G-forces as well as reduce the likelihood of oil agitation and drag from the rotating crankshaft.