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    manny4acura Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 16, 2009, 05:29 PM
    Oil pump for cavalier
    My Chev. Cavalier is knocking,so I pull off the overhead cam cover and I cranked the engine over a few times and I am not getting any oil up at all on the rocker arms.Does that mean I possibly need a new oil pump,since the car was driven low on oil.Could it possibly burned the pump out.I've never changed an oil pump in a vehicle newer than a 1984,am I possibly taking on a harder task then I forsee.
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    Mar 16, 2009, 06:55 PM

    I recommend that you tow it to your local Chevy dealer and have them give you an estimate and do the work, if it fits your budget.
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    Mar 16, 2009, 07:00 PM

    It doesn't fit my budget,that's why I'm thinking of tackling it myself.I looked at the pan and it has all the bolts in sight,and it looks as I only need to remove or move over one mount.
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    Mar 16, 2009, 07:28 PM

    Low oil pressure can also result from crankshaft journal wear, due to low oil or oil that is not changed frequently enough. There are a number of things that can cause low oil pressure. Just realize you may replace the oil pump and the problem may still exist. Hope it works out okay for you.
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