93 Olds Cutlass Supreme 3.1 Engine tapping / advise?

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Old January 20th, 2007, 06:13 AM
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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?

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Old January 22nd, 2007, 09:54 PM
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Is the noise coming from the top, or the bottom, of the engine?
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Old January 23rd, 2007, 04:42 AM
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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.
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93 Olds Cutlass Supreme 3.1 Engine tapping / advise?

Thanks for all of the good advise guys.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

I'll try your suggestions.

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