What is this I found in the bottom of my oil pan

Asked by GuruDDGCLK Nov 08, 2023 at 12:14 AM about the 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Sport

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Happened 2008 Mazdaspeed3 that I'm replacing the oil pan on and when I took
the pan off I found a like set pin type thing in the bottom of the pan and I don't
know where it goes or what it's for it fits in the back of one of the round things
on the pump I think it is

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Is it magnetic ? If it's not you should probably find it's home before you close things up

310,565

It looks like a cam button or part of the oil pressure relief valve on the oil pump. I agree with beatupchevy, find where it went before putting it back together, an engine rebuilder or even the dealer parts department might be able to help.

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