1987 Volkswagen Golf ENGINE KNOCK AND HAS LOW OIL PRESSURE

1987 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
79,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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CHARLIEE
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CHANGED OIL PUMP NO OIL PRESSURE AND ENGINE KNOCKS
Apr 4, 2009 at 7:58 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like you need a crankshaft kit to fix the oil pressure and knocking problems. Bottom line excessive engine bearings clearances
Apr 4, 2009 at 8:01 PM
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WAYNEFRASER
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[quote:c62b97add0="charliee"]Engine Mechanical problem
1987 Volkswagen Golf 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 79000 miles

CHANGED OIL PUMP NO OIL PRESSURE AND ENGINE KNOCKS[/quote:c62b97add0]
Don't run it with no oil pressure , I mean at all.
You'll ruin the engine .
May 9, 2009 at 8:07 PM
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