Posted by Charlie (IP: 131.204.59.134) on October 16, 2000 at 23:26:16:
In Reply to: Re: Oil Pump? posted by Steve-S on October 16, 2000 at 23:15:33:
Of course its possible, since it started with the filter. Fram filters are just about the worst filters you can buy, even though they advertise otherwise. Its not probable, but I used to work at an oil-change place that sold Frams and I've seen them collapse before. I've also seen defective Frams that I chose never to install (straight to the trash can). Put your old filter on and see if it makes a difference, although, like I said, its a long shot.
: Oil filter is brand new. Could that still be it? It's a fram filter. One of those newfangled jobbies that's sealed in a can.
: Steve-S
: PS. 2nd test run and it was starting to grind. Shut it off and have arranged for ride to/from work tomorrow. How hard/easy is it to change an oil pump? And how hard/easy are they to find? Any other vehicles that use the same one?
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: : Ricky's probably right; Its a long shot but take off the oil filter and make sure it hasn't collapsed, maybe change it just on a hope & prayer.
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: : : with the noise from the engine, it's history, probably have something jaming the relief valve stuck open now dumping the oil. Have to pull the pan, Sorry.
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: : : : I think my oil pump just died. I ran a can of motor flush thru and changed the oil. New oil filter, new plugs. Start er up & the oil light stays on. Lots of tapping & knocking (didn't have this much tapping & no knocking before). Oil level reads as ok. I put in 4 qts. Has the oil pump gone? What else could it be? This car is my daily driver so I'm pressed for time.
: : : : Steve-S