Re: Valve tap dilemma...

[Shawn C Meze <skerocdriver@juno.com>]

On Fri, 5 May 2000 14:46:44 -0400 "Jason" <jason87vw@nac.net> writes:

>I have had a problem with the oil pressure forever (lazy bum). 


You'll pay for that lazyness. 


>The oil
>pressure light comes on in the dash and buzzes whenever I abuse the 
>engine, it will do this off and on when the engine is hot.


Your oil is too thin. or, it thins out when its hot. Try using a
multiviscous oil. 20W50 isn't a good year round oil for most of you 4
season freaks. For the summer months, you can use it safely. Just don't
forget to change it back to the weight oil you use for the freezer
months. 


>It has been suggested to me by my mechanic (a guy I trust fully) that
since
>I have over 200,000 that I should start by replacing my oil pump. He
said he
>will do the job for $ 200.00 parts and labor. 


I trust that he has done an oil pressure test?? Simply checking what the
oil pressure is will tell you if you need a new oil pump. There should be
no guess work here. it either is fine, or it needs one. Then again, it
never hurts to replace the oil pump. Especially if it does have 200K on
it. $200?? Ouch! Id sure hate to have to pay someone to work on my
car(s). 


>He also said that my
>engine seems strong, so he doesn't think I have done any damage to
anything.


One doesn't have any relation to the other. Also keep in mind that most
engines run their best just before they blow up. I offer any Nascar event
where a motor lets go. Listen to the driver, they always say the same
thing. "It was running great, then KAPOW!" Ive also experienced the same
thing myself, runs its strongest, just before the rod knock sounds
started.


>He thinks that the valves are collapsing and that accounts for the light
/
>buzz, the tapping, and the loss of power...I guess I am looking for
>ressurance from the list like "hey don't worry everything will be
ok"...I
>don't burn oil or push any smoke from the exhaust...I do have a leaky
>injector and I will be looking to get them replaced / cleaned as
well...Any
>suggestions.


"hey don't worry everything will be ok". Anything else you want to hear?
Im easy. 
I think if I were you, id go ahead and replace the oil pump. Have the
mechanic use 20w50 oil when he refills the motor. if those 2 changes
don't make the lifters stop clicking, then the only other thing you can
do is have the lifters replaced. ($170+ from Potterman.) That should fix
the problem for you. 
GL!


Shawn Meze
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