2001 Ford Mustang no oil pressure

2001 FORD MUSTANG
38,500 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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2001 Ford Mustang mileage: 38,500.I was driving on the highway when my oil pressure dropped to zero and I heard a tapping so I pulled over checked the oil and it read full.I waited a little while and went further when I noticed white smoke coming from the exhaust. I put a quart of oil in and it made the noise stop but my pressure still was at zero.At first I thought it was just the gauge but then the white smoke was thick and the tapping started again, I pulled off the highway and left the car. It is still registering full.I thought it was a head gasket. My dad thinks it is the oil pump. Have blown a rod before and I do not think that is the problem.Do you believe it could be the head gasket or is it more likely the oil pump and will I have to replace the engine?Thank you!

Feb 10, 2011 at 6:42 PM
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From what you describe, it sounds like you may have two problems. White smoke is usually caused by a blown head gasket/cracked head and the oil pressure problem is usually caused by a faulty oil pump or a plugged oil pick-up.You may want to consider having your engine rebuilt or replaced.
Feb 10, 2011 at 6:45 PM