Oil pressure?

Tiny
AANDREW26
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  • 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
  • 3.4L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Okay, I have had an oil issue for a while and at first I assumed it was the well pump so I replaced that but it turns out I had oil pressure, but there is no oil flow it goes to the filter and that's as far as I believe it gets. I'm not sure if the crankshaft is getting oil or not but I know the camshaft is not you can hear the dry lifters as the engine runs and the oil pressure gets up to 80 PSI. I did find that there was some college in the oil pump where are some leaves had somehow gotten into the engine. I have cleaned all that up, but I'm not sure why there is no oil going through the engine. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions or recommendations?
Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 AT 3:38 PM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

This sounds like you have a clogged oil passage inside the motor. If you have that much pressure and no oil to the lifters, then there is a restriction inside.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/high-or-low-engine-oil-pressure

The engine will have to be removed and disassembled and inspected to determine the issue.

Roy
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Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 AT 4:05 PM

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