93 Olds Cutlass Supreme 3.1 Engine tapping / advise?

hodgeman · January 20th, 2007, 07:13 AM

I drove it with low oil for a short time. Now I have a loud tapping like a really loud sewing machine.

Other than major repair work, are there any fast remedies? Marvels Mystery Oil maybe?

Thanks,
Hosgeman

duckblaster67 · January 22nd, 2007, 10:54 PM

Is the noise coming from the top, or the bottom, of the engine?

Oldsguy · January 23rd, 2007, 05:42 AM

A tapping like a sewing machine would be top end, a louder but more muffled, heavier sound would be bottom end. You can always try Mystery Oil or some similar product but it may not help. You have probably excessively worn valve train components so nothing except replacement will correct the problem.

hodgeman · January 23rd, 2007, 11:15 AM

Thanks for all of the good advise guys.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

I'll try your suggestions.

H

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hodgeman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2	93 Olds Cutlass Supreme 3.1 Engine tapping / advise? I drove it with low oil for a short time. Now I have a loud tapping like a really loud sewing machine. Other than major repair work, are there any fast remedies? Marvels Mystery Oil maybe? Thanks, Hosgeman

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Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	A tapping like a sewing machine would be top end, a louder but more muffled, heavier sound would be bottom end. You can always try Mystery Oil or some similar product but it may not help. You have probably excessively worn valve train components so nothing except replacement will correct the problem. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

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January 22nd, 2007, 10:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
duckblaster67 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 22	Is the noise coming from the top, or the bottom, of the engine?