Dodge: 98 Caravan - Bearing Problem?

Could it be piston slap?

I have heard the term "piston slap" but don't understand exactly what it
means. Could you please explain what it is and how it could cause low oil
pressure?

Thanks!
Steve

"James C. Reeves" <com> wrote in message
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Piston slap does not cause the oil lite to come on, oil lite coming on
causes lack of lubrication, and that causes engine noises, if it isnt all
ready to late, you may want to have the oil pressure read. sounds to me
like you may have a rod bearing or a wrist pin problem.
Glenn Beasley
Chrysler tech

Glenn,

Thanks for the feedback. Is there a way to display the digital value of oil
pressure through the dash display somehow? We had a Ford Aerostar that
would let us do that, but I don't know about this van. If I get a gauge,
where can I attach it to check the pressure?

Thanks,
Steve

"damnnickname" <com> wrote in message
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Glenn,

Thanks for the feedback. Is there a way to display the digital value of oil
pressure thtough the dash display? We had a Ford Aerostar once that would
let us do that, but I don't know if this van will support that. If I get a
gauge, where would I hook it up? Is there a plug near the oil filter maybe?

Thanks for your help.

Steve

"damnnickname" <com> wrote in message
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No, even if there were able to display it you wouldnt want to take that
reading as a good one, faulty sensors, bad wiring could give a false
reading, you would have to have the oil sending unit removed and install a
mechanical gauge at the port coming out of the block ,its easy to do
assuming you have the gauge, I wouldnt suggest driving it because engine
damage will occur
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Steve Judy wrote:
 
Your description is a textbook case of worn rod bearings..
May have been caused by long term mild detonation, lack of maintenance,
or a few other things. How many miles on it?
If you decide to get it fixed, you might as well do the mains too, and a
new oil pump. Your oil pressure must be less than 10 lbs. at idle,
because that's where most of those sensors trigger the light. That's not
good... especially if you keep driving it that way.


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Paul
'91 XL1200
'77 GL1000 (W.I.P.)
"I feel more like I do now than when I got here"

I got your e mail steve, i dont want to confuse you but i am both people,
maxpower and damnnickname
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