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Old 08-03-2009, 05:37 PM
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I have an 03 G Caravan and I have a terrible knock in the engine. The oil pressure dropped and it started very minor. I took it in to a mechanic Ive been dealing with for years and he said that a lifter had collapsed. He recommended a product called Marvel's Miracle Oil. I put that in along with an oil change and things were great for a week. The last few days though it sounds terrible. Is it possible that the oil pump has failed and is not circulating the oil in the engine? I can't afford a new car or a new engine in this one. Any help would be great!
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Old 08-03-2009, 10:27 PM
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Its possible the ol pump is going out. But you need to isolate the knocking sound, meaning is it lower end or top end of the engine. Could also be a cracked flex plate too. But that would not cause you to lose oil pressure. A cam shaft bearing could cause lost of oil pressure. Either way you may need to take the engine apart and inspect. But you need to isolate the sound first.
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Old 08-04-2009, 04:09 PM
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It is coming from the top of the engine passenger side.
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Old 08-04-2009, 04:55 PM
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Do you have 2.4L or 3.3L engine?
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I have the 3.3L
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