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79 corvette No oil pressure
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<blockquote data-quote="ddgermann" data-source="post: 135087" data-attributes="member: 3537"><p>I would be asking your mechanic if they tried the things Michael mentioned. If they say yes they should have a solid reason your engine has no oil pressure and a way forward. If he says say no.... find a new mechanic as fast as possible and get your car hauled there. (Do not start it) </p><p>The noise thing is not a good indication. Any experienced person with engines could recognize top end lifter chatter and bottom end knock. Top end noise is bad but if it was making noise out of the bottom it most likely you need an engine as the bearings are spun or at minimum badly damaged. </p><p>Sorry to seem negative but you basically described an engine that is or being damaged by loss of oil pressure. It can only be a few things as Michael mentioned, and is quite uncommon to occur on a well maintained engine. </p><p>Hopefully it’s not severe but it’s extremely possible the engine will have to be torn mostly down to correct the oil pump or drive. On the bright side... you can seriously upgrade your engine at the same time and come away with a fresh mill with lots more ponies for very reasonable dollars. </p><p></p><p>Hope you find the cause and it all works out for you. Please keep us posted.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ddgermann, post: 135087, member: 3537"] I would be asking your mechanic if they tried the things Michael mentioned. If they say yes they should have a solid reason your engine has no oil pressure and a way forward. If he says say no.... find a new mechanic as fast as possible and get your car hauled there. (Do not start it) The noise thing is not a good indication. Any experienced person with engines could recognize top end lifter chatter and bottom end knock. Top end noise is bad but if it was making noise out of the bottom it most likely you need an engine as the bearings are spun or at minimum badly damaged. Sorry to seem negative but you basically described an engine that is or being damaged by loss of oil pressure. It can only be a few things as Michael mentioned, and is quite uncommon to occur on a well maintained engine. Hopefully it’s not severe but it’s extremely possible the engine will have to be torn mostly down to correct the oil pump or drive. On the bright side... you can seriously upgrade your engine at the same time and come away with a fresh mill with lots more ponies for very reasonable dollars. Hope you find the cause and it all works out for you. Please keep us posted. [/QUOTE]
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