1997 Pontiac Bonneville oil pump

1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
167,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LORCOMAN
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the car isnt getting oil i dont know if it is the oil pump or the suction tube please help
Dec 3, 2008 at 4:11 PM
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RASMATAZ
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What do you meant by its not getting oil ? Explain
Dec 3, 2008 at 11:22 PM
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LORCOMAN
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the car is knocking real bad it gets louder the longer it runs
Dec 4, 2008 at 10:47 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge to determine if its the oil pump or the engine bearings-

Since its knocking real bad the engine bearings are ruined.
Dec 4, 2008 at 10:52 AM
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LORCOMAN
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you dont think its knocking because it isnt getting oil
Dec 5, 2008 at 2:47 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Its knocking because there's no oil flowing thru between the crank journal and bearing its probably wiped out-
Dec 5, 2008 at 7:08 AM
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