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The engine has more of a tapping than I am comfortable with. Not quite a knock. I would only tow it instead of drive. Problem is it is not worth spending much money on since it is a 1996 model Windstar. This is a request for a second opinion on the difficulty of replacing an oil pump on a 1996 Ford Windstar. The oil pump is external. I have replaced engines and do most of my work. I just do not want to start a project that will "blow up" in my face and I cannot find my Haynes manual.
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STOP! DO NOT DRIVE OR RUN THE CAR! Have it towed to your favorite shop and let them diagnose the problem. You could have a bad rod or main bearing, or another major problem that could destroy your engine if you continue to run it. At the very least, the engine will need to be overhauled. Is it worth it? That is something you will need to decide for yourself.
My best advice is to call Enterprise for a rental car if you need transportation until the car is fixed. They will deliver a usable car to your residence.
There is no oil that is better than another for a leak. Some oils are slightly thicker, but not enough to matter. With oil at $3 to $4 a quart, it will take $20 just to drive a short way. That $20 could go towards a tow truck instead.
Then if you destroy the engine, it will cost thousands to fix or replace. Best to tow it. Now if you have Autoclub or Towing on your car insurance, the tow may be free. It is just not worth risking the engine to try to drive it.
bottom end noise usualy the knock of death for most engines
tap noises are lifters knock is crank or rod bearings. driving will only spin a bearing or weld it to the crank
if the truck worth it...used engine from auto wrecker
or spend that money on new ride
Hello,
It sounds like your oil sending unit is not functioning. When this goes out you lose oil pressure. When the oil pressure drops the oil does not circulate and then your engine does not lubricate and will seize up on you. That's the knocking you are hearing.The oil light is on because of the drop of oil pressure. I would stop driving that vehicle until that oil sending unit is repaired. If you do not repair this at home or where the vehicle is at the you will want to have it towed to the point of repair. You can test the oil sending unit with a pressure gauge beforehand too but it sounds to me like it is bad. Sometimes they are easy enough to switch out. If you give me your make and model and year of vehicle I can list the steps and location for you. Other wise have it towed to a mechanic. I would like to reiterate that you should not drive it anymore until it is repaired. The other thing that it could be is your oil pump. Either way stop driving it.
Regards,
Tony
Hi there... I would not recomend driving your vehicle. there is a possibility that the knock you are hearing could be the lifters. What weight of oil was put inot your vehicle? could be that thw viscosity is too heavy for the temperatures your are experiencing. The engine light could be the knock sensor that has detected the knocking in your engine. Your best bet is to have the vehicle towed to a shop and have them check it out. worst case senario is the oil pump. If you drive with no oil pump you could do great damage to the engine. Hope this helps you out.
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