93 Olds Cutlass Supreme 3.1 Engine tapping / advise?

hodgeman · 01-20-2007, 06:13 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

Oldsfan · 01-20-2007, 11:56 AM

How low is "low"?

How long is "a short time"?

Did the oil light come on?

I get noise from the lifters if I run the Starfire low on oil.

Run to the local parts store and get a bottle of Rislone. Give that a try. It replaces a quart of oil, so you may have to drain some if the oil is full.

But if that doesn't do it...

Paul

duckblaster67 · 01-22-2007, 09:54 PM

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

Oldsguy · 01-23-2007, 04:42 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 · 01-23-2007, 10:15 AM

Thanks for all of the good advise guys.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

I'll try your suggestions.

H

01-20-2007, 06:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
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 Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,553	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 '46 2 door

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01-20-2007, 11:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsfan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 427	How low is "low"? How long is "a short time"? Did the oil light come on? I get noise from the lifters if I run the Starfire low on oil. Run to the local parts store and get a bottle of Rislone. Give that a try. It replaces a quart of oil, so you may have to drain some if the oil is full. But if that doesn't do it... Paul

01-22-2007, 09:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
duckblaster67 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 23	Is the noise coming from the top, or the bottom, of the engine?