1991 Ford Ranger no oil pressure

1991 FORD RANGER
30,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RANGERDANGER17
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the other day i lost oil pressure but as i drove faster the engine stop ticking and the guage said i had pressure again so i replaced the oil pump but now i cant get any pressure and its ticking no matter how fast i go wat do i need to replace to fix this is it the rear main oil seal
Feb 27, 2009 at 6:38 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the engine bearings
Feb 27, 2009 at 8:23 PM
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RANGERDANGER17
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i thought when you lost a engine bearing the engine locked up

the gauge says i got no pressure and i can hear the valves clicking
Feb 28, 2009 at 8:01 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Depends on the situation. Best way to know what's happening inside use a mechanical gauge and check the oi pressure if normal repace the oil pressure switch abnormal could mean oil pump and engine bearings
Feb 28, 2009 at 2:41 PM
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