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1998 Ford Explorer Starting Noise

Tiny
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Hi,
I have a ford explorer that has alot of miles on it. 170,000 miles on it.
When I start my suv first thing in the morning it makes a noise that I am concern about. To me is sounds like its not getting oil for the first couple of seconds while I am cranking it over. It sounds like a knocking noice. I have also notice that it takes a couple of seconds before the oil gauge jumps to the normal position. I am no mechanic but I am thinking it something to do with the oil pump.

What do you think?
Is this easy to check or to fix?
any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
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Sunday, April 22nd, 2007 AT 10:37 AM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Knocking sounds on cold start is either a connecting rod bearing or wrist pin. It quits down sometimes when the oil reaches it!
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Monday, April 23rd, 2007 AT 10:53 AM
Tiny
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It this serious?

Can this be fix by a average user?

Any instructions?
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Monday, April 23rd, 2007 AT 6:02 PM
Tiny
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Any other suggestions?
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Thursday, April 26th, 2007 AT 7:45 AM

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