Hello all! Hope everyone is having a great start too the new year. I'm in the process of changing a rear main seal along with many many other parts on my ol' XJ. My question is as follows: I've notice two scratch like marks on my bearing. The larger looking mark is smooth and I cannot grab it with my fingernail. The second mark appears to be more of a gouge and I can feel it with my finger nail ever so slightly. To add to this I sent my oil in to be reviewed. The report states that my engine is wearing well and with-in the normal specs for our engines. (Vehicle details seen below) That all being said what should my course of action be? Thanks guys!

 

Run what ya got.

 

Grooved bearings increase oil distribution. Grind down the high spots and reuse 'em.

 

send it

now if that gouge was across, and out to the edge, then i may be worried. but where it is, just go with it. do what dave said, take the high spot down and go for it.

 

Probably got a bit of dirt in it on initial assembly.