Brokedown97
07-07-2009, 06:32 AM
I have a 97 protege lx. It's a 1.5 5 speed 149000 miles. I started it up about 2 weeks ago and the oil light stayed on and I heard a knocking from the engine. I removed the valve cover to find the tensioner for the chain that goes to both cams wasnt holding tension and that was my noise. I started it without the valve cover and there wasnt much oil squirting out either. I assumed it was the oil pump but found 2 thrust washers in my oil pan and noticed my crank moves about 1/4 inch so I'm thinking this is my issue. I have the new washers now but can't figure out where they go because I never saw where they came from. Could someone please tell me where they go? Maybe send a pic or give me a link to a helpful page? I need to get my car going for work it's been out of service for 2 weeks now. Any help is great appreciated!!!! Thank you for looking.