2002 GMC Sonoma Repair Question
Topics covered: Oil pressure, Clutch, Engine.
Mileage: 100 miles.
Mileage: 100 miles.
Asked on March 20, 2012
NEED TO CHECK/REPLACE OIL PUMP CAN IT BE DONE WITHOUT REMOVING ENGINE JUST NEED ACCESS TO OIL PUMP
TRUCK HAS LOW OIL PRESSURE.6 MONTHS AGO OVERHEATED BLEW RADIATOR AND HEAD GASKET DUE TO BAD CLUTCH FAN.REPLACED CLUTCH/RADIATOR, MACHINE SHOP RECONDITIONED HEAD. NEW WATERPUMP,HEADGASKETS RAN FINE,GOOD OIL PRESSURE ACCORDING TO OIL INDICATOR IN TRUCK.NOW INDICATOR SAYS VERY LOW OIL PRESSURE LIFTERS/VALVES RATTLING.FREINDS TRUCK GOING TO CHECK OUT TOMORROW.SOUNDS LIKE OIL PUMP FAILURE OR COULD BE WORN BEARINGS NEED TO LOOK WITHOUT PULLING MOTOR ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APRECIATED.THANKS STEELY JAYNES
Asked by Steely JaynesAnswer
Replied on March 20, 2012
Check the actual oil pressure with a mechanical gauge-could be oil pump or engine bearings-clogged oil galleries
You have to remove the engine to get there on a 2WD
