1972 Chevrolet Nova Repair Question
Topics covered: Noise, Oil pressure, Chirping.
Mileage: 98,000 miles.
Mileage: 98,000 miles.
Asked on February 18, 2011
Engine noise
I am having some noise that seems to come from the oil pan a clinking noise as if somethings loose.then i pulled the valve covers and saw no oil being pumped from the push rods on the passenger side.with a chirping sound.a rattling noise as if a nut was loose in the pan.pls help me. i dont have a tapping or knocking from valves though..when i crunk it there was some tightness before it caught and turned over.thank u very much
Asked by ajeromewAnswer
Replied on February 23, 2011
have your oil pressure checked. you should have oil coming through the pushrods. It can either be bad lifters, low oil pressure or a bunch of other things. If yohave anoise coming from the pan, jack the engine up and pull the pan off to see what the problem is.
