engine knock no oil pressure need help asap please

[OR VietVet]

Plus who says the used engine will last 9 months. Also, if you think the cost of the engine is all it will be then think again. As you take the engine out and reinstall another you will come across something else to be handled while in there. If you need something quick then find a small used car to buy and drive it for 9-12 months while you do the other engine because your engine swap with the used one will likely get a hang up or two while doing it. Again, like undy said, your money......

 

[rayninglead]

thanks for the input Guys I really appreciate it but I'm going to get the motor from the yard and rebuild mine next year myself I know it might not be what some of you would do but I just bought the truck and am capable of doing all the work I just want it back so I have transportation back and forth from school I'll post pics in this thread when I start doing the engine swap and let everyone know how it goes

 

[OR VietVet]

Ok. Good luck.

 

[SunlitComet]

Plus who says the used engine will last 9 months. Also, if you think the cost of the engine is all it will be then think again. As you take the engine out and reinstall another you will come across something else to be handled while in there. If you need something quick then find a small used car to buy and drive it for 9-12 months while you do the other engine because your engine swap with the used one will likely get a hang up or two while doing it. Again, like undy said, your money......

Whats to say that the small car won't have issues shortly there after? At any rate chance on fixing what could be one really bad bearing at very low cost is worth a shot. where if you can't end up making a difference you can learn from the process. The rod bearing costs about $5 and the rest of parts should still cost less then $100. It is time that will eat up things. If worried about other bearing first take off another and inspect inside. Just assembly lube when you put it back on. As for clearing out debris I usually recommend priming the engine pump with a drill motor for sometime with a very low micron passing filter. Between that and a new oil you should be able to wash most of it out of the engine.

 

[rayninglead]

What about the crank? It was chirping when it lost oil pressure my friend said it was because the crank was hitting the bearing? Or something similar.

 

[undy]

The crank will have to be turned or replaced.

 

[SunlitComet]

How about inspecting it first before condemning it to needing to be removed and worked on.

 

[2door2wheel]

Whats to say that the small car won't have issues shortly there after? At any rate chance on fixing what could be one really bad bearing at very low cost is worth a shot. where if you can't end up making a difference you can learn from the process. The rod bearing costs about $5 and the rest of parts should still cost less then $100. It is time that will eat up things. If worried about other bearing first take off another and inspect inside. Just assembly lube when you put it back on. As for clearing out debris I usually recommend priming the engine pump with a drill motor for sometime with a very low micron passing filter. Between that and a new oil you should be able to wash most of it out of the engine.

i second this motion. its very low risk (financially) and high reward if it works

 

[dcr749]

Just my 2 cents.. I'd go with the used motor and rebuild plan as well... but for a little added insurance I'd pull the pan on the new motor and throw in a new rear seal and new oil pump while it's easy to get to. And check any of the gaskets for signs of leaking.. fix the easy stuff before you shove it in. Can save you a lot of headache down the road. Couldn't hurt to look at the front seal on the trans while it's easily accessible too.

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[SunlitComet]

+1 on the gasket check. FYI when my tranny came out in 2011 I had the seal replaced too. But at 230k there was hardly any signs of old one leaking. Nice to see technological advances in seals has paid off over the years.