2001 Jaguar S Type Sudden One Day Oil Light Came On Start Making Knocking Noise

2001 JAGUAR S-TYPE
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All sudden one day my oil light came on and it start making a knocking like noise from the bottom it was full on oil when i checked i took. It to get checked. They stated from the diagnos it need oil actuator cylonoid in the oil pan i would like your opinion'i hope its not my engine!
Jan 21, 2013 at 11:43 PM
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the knock is bearing noise due to lack of oil pressure, depending on how long this was going on will depend on how much damage has been done, i would be checking the pressure relief valve and re checking oil pressure, how long was it knocking for?
Jan 22, 2013 at 8:10 AM
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