Re: Oldsmobile oil pump conversion kit update

Posted by Peter Telis On 2010/7/29 20:00:50

Hi Jack and Thank you for the reply I wasn't sure about about the post reply,at start up for about 2 or 3 seconds i get a little clicking, pressure gauge go up to a little over the half way mark, but there is a very very very slight clicking after that., after the engine heats up 10-15 minute i get progressive loud clicking which sometimes only lasts a short while sometimes longer,if i shut off engine for 3-4 minutes it goes back to normal. When car is hot the gauge will drop just a little below the half way mark. Also after during a drive at a speed of about 60 mph i get a heavy clicking mostly on the right bank. shut it down for a while and it is back to normal with the exception of just a very slight light clicking. I have drained the oil several times first time i used Shell Rotella diesel 15-40 still had same problem, read some where to add extra quart no difference, changed oil added straight 30w and a quart of transmission fluid with the same results,at this point i am afraid to drive the car with fear of damaging engine. What suggestions would you make. Also forgot to mention I removed both valve covers and there was little to no sludge up top. Thank You again. Peter