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1997 Ford Explorer

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BARKLEY08
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  • 1997 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 245,000 MILES
The only pump was clogged up and it wasnt gettin any oil to the top of the motor, it had no oil pressure. I drove it for about 10 miles to make it home. I got home and took the oil pan off and cleaned the pump, I put it all back together and it ran like it use to and had oil pressure. Then when I put it in gear there is a really loud knockin noise, I have no idea what it is.
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Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 AT 7:30 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If there was no oil pressure for 10 miles, chances are you wiped out the rod or main bearings in the engine. Does the sound seem to come from low in the engine?

Let me know.
Joe
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Thursday, January 14th, 2010 AT 8:53 PM
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BARKLEY08
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Yeah the noise seems to be comin from the oil pan, it still has the power and everythin just that loud knockin, how long do u think it will last?
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Sunday, January 17th, 2010 AT 12:02 AM
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MUSTANG8993230
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You beat the motor its basically gone no cure but to rebuild. Never drive when oil pressure is low.
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Sunday, January 17th, 2010 AT 6:45 PM

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