on my 97 grand marque i think i have no oil presure. it makes a knocking sound on and off and my mechanic says it may be the oil pump. i havent changed the oil in a while can this cause it to be clogged? if i change the oil and oil filter can this solve the problem for a while? how safe is it to drive? can i do anything to make it more safe to drive till monday?
2006-09-23 12:36:26 · 10 answers · asked by chris r 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes you can have a clogged oil pump screen! And that is a "regular trademark" of Ford products about that era! Not changing oil often enough allows the stuff to build up on "oil screen", - which is a fine meshed screen designed to stop large pieces of "trash from clogging the oil pump internally! My daughter lost an engine in a Topaz (4 cyl) and a Tarus (v-6)! These cars both looked great externally (when she bought them used), but failed within a couple years because they hadn't been taken care of properly!
About all you can do is make sure the oil is filled to proper level.
It is possible to have a garage "drop the pan",- sometimes not an easy task on some cars! Then the oil screen/feed tube can be removed and cleaned out. Even beter would be to have the oil pump replaced, -and have mechanic check bearings at same time to make sure they haven't been severely damaged due to loss of lubrication!m The "caps" on the crank and rod bearings can be checked while the pan is off! Possibly you have not driven too far with "starved" bearings, - which tends to "wear" them excessively. It is possible to wipe out the bearings and ruin the bearing surfaces on crankshaft - which is a vey expensive problem, - so you don't want to put this off very long. I'd guess you can have the pan dropped, screen cleaned, and at least rod bearings checked for around $200, Oil pump could cost you another $50 or so, and replacing bearing "inserts", - maybe a hundred or so more! If crank bad, -it is going to cost you a "bunch" as the engine has to be "torn" down considerably!
2006-09-23 13:04:23 · answer #1 · answered by guess78624 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oil Pump Screen
2016-11-12 08:24:56 · answer #2 · answered by marinella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, an oil pump can get clogged. You might have some sludge buildup in your motor which can clog up the screen on your oil pump. The problem is that even if you change your oil, the sludge is still there ready to cause the same problems. You need to take it to a mechanic and let him take care of this, there is more involved then a simple oil and filter change. Good luck!
2006-09-23 12:51:13 · answer #3 · answered by lilbitadevil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The oil pump won't get blocked, it will just quit working. But the filter at the oil pump can get blocked. So it could be that. If you are truly getting NO OIL PRESSURE AT ALL, you have to replace the oil pump and oil pump filter. But perhaps your oil guage is wrong? Knocking is caused by too low octane gas, that's all. Yes, i think you'll make it to Monday, but after that, who knows? You not tell us the car, year, make or model. You have to include that stuff to get good answers. And it could be something other than oil pump or octane; could be bad or broken ring. The dirty oil did not cause this.
Perhaps it's time to look for another car.
2006-09-23 12:50:44 · answer #4 · answered by MrZ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it would nicely be plausible that the oil pump exhibit screen would are starting to be clogged and decreased the oil stress to the engine. Why doesn't the storage do exactly an straightforward oil stress attempt? this would allow you to recognize what's operating with the oil pump or no longer. it really is way too many upkeep to be doing time and time back for noisy lifters without checking the oil stress first! strong success.....
2016-10-16 01:58:45 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ford Merc. are known for bad oil pumps not exactly clogged.More like torn gasket or bad drive rod I had to change a few myself. you will destroy your engine if you drive with a bad pump, but if your pump is bad it will be a more constant tap. and a whole lot of tapping they are not to expensive and easy enough to change. if you have had a oil pan gasket changed in the past. the mechanic might of used to much silicone sealant. Now that! can clog the snorkel of the oil pump.
2006-09-23 12:54:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you have a good oil level. Sounds like the engine is about to go. Nothing you can do about it now. Changing your oil often will prevent this problem but will not fix it once it happens.
2006-09-23 12:39:16 · answer #7 · answered by waplambadoobatawhopbamboo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the oil pump has a oil pickup and screen and it can and sometimes does get plugged it can be a big job might want to bring it to a mechanic. not much you can do to help it and it can lock up your engine
2006-09-23 12:44:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes from cheap oil ,all way's buy a good detergent oil
2006-09-23 13:09:00 · answer #9 · answered by dirtdevil215 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-23 12:38:04 · answer #10 · answered by Jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋