2000 Ford Ranger No Oil Pressure Knock

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REAGAN_MICHAEL
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2000 Ford Ranger v6 3.0 ltr 100k miles aprox
My wife let the engine run while it was knocking I beleive the oil pump went out. it had no oil presure when I saw it and was knocking very bad . Is there any posability that the engine is not ruined .
And will it do any good to try and replace the oil pump and see if it can be saved . or maybe could there be another issue with it?
DO i need to get it rebuilt or do i have a hope?
Mar 20, 2006 at 11:52 AM
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RAYHUT
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you need to check the push rods first to see if thier are any bent but if not, you need to replace the oil pump but if it keeps it up you will have to rebuild,or buy a new motor.
Mar 20, 2006 at 7:53 PM
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Check the pushrods for bends. If they are not bent, replace the oil pump. If the knocking continues, rebuild the engine or install a replacement motor.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2000 Ford Ranger 3.0L V6 says the engine was run while knocking and had no oil pressure, and asks whether replacing the oil pump could save it or a rebuild is needed. The expert advises checking the pushrods for bends first, replacing the oil pump if they are straight, and rebuilding or replacing the engine if the knocking continues.

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