1992 Other Vauxhall Models oil problem

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CHARLIEUK1973
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Engine Mechanical problem
1992 Other Vauxhall Models 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual 126.45 miles
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hi,i have a calibra turbo(c20let)engine.today i started it and the tappets sounded really rattly,i turned the car off and checked in the oil filler cap and i saw that the cams and the inside the cam cover were bone dry.i got plenty off oil in the sum,but i got no oil getting to the cylinder head.can any one help me please
Apr 10, 2008 at 3:59 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there.

The first thing you must do is check the oil pressure with a master gauge, this swill give a true indication as to what is going on, do this test and report back the readings.

Mark (mhpautos)
Apr 10, 2008 at 8:17 PM