Random piece in my oil pan

[Hotrod1988]

So a little while back when I did my timing chain replacement I had to drop the oil pan and replace the gasket while I was at it. While I was in there I found this small plastic piece in the bottom of the pan with some metal "shims" with a slot in them. Seems they stack together and fit over this small metal thing rocking on a spring. Nooo idea what the heck it could be.

Added picture but not sure if it worked

 

[Mohpar]

So a little while back when I did my timing chain replacement I had to drop the oil pan and replace the gasket while I was at it. While I was in there I found this small plastic piece in the bottom of the pan with some metal "shims" with a slot in them. Seems they stack together and fit over this small metal thing rocking on a spring. Nooo idea what the heck it could be.

I recently worked on my transmission and I can't recall that being any piece from the valvebody at least.

 

[Hotrod1988]

This was in the engine oil pan.

 

[Mohpar]

This was in the engine oil pan.

Whoops. Sent the picture to a friend who worked at a Chrysler dealership a few years back. Will see what he says if you haven't found out already.

 

[Rustycowl69]

a better picture might help.

 

[Mohpar]

a better picture might help.

Got a reply an hour ago, said he didn't recognize any of it unfortunately. Sorry !