oil pump

1997 FORD TAURUS
248,664 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DANIELCOLE92
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The oil light is on the oil is full and brand new and its not leaking and my car is making a funny noise!
how much should it cost to replace an oil pump on a 1997 ford taurus
Feb 20, 2011 at 10:54 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge,if normal replace the oil pressure switch. If abnormal could mean oil pump and engine bearings.
Feb 20, 2011 at 11:04 AM
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FIXITMR
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might not be bad oil pump but oil pump drive pin is sheared at synchronizer which is part of cam sensor.
Feb 20, 2011 at 11:28 AM
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