Re: 96 Ram 1500 - 318 - Oil light

On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:48:44 -0400, "Ann" <babes@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

>I bought an extended warranty from a company for a couple grand that
>covers about 75% of the engine and powertrain.  But it only pays out
>if there is a part that actually breaks down.  Will cover gaskets, etc..
>if some tear down is required to get to a part.  It will cover pistons
>and rings! so that is why I am thinking of having them pay for that along
>with whatever else it takes to get to the pistons.  Just hoping that
there
>is nothing else discovered while tearing down.
>
>Engine runs smooth, no knocks, pings, etc.. other than this #@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>oil pressure problem and blue smoke.  I can smell the smoke when
>I have to put it in reverse when backing into the driveway or if at idle
>I give it gas.
>
>If I have to do a rebuild. I will buy a new truck and sell this one or
keep
>it parked in the driveway until I have money for a rebuild.
>

Try some Lucas oil treatment... That may solve (tem****arily) your
problems. Eventually you will need to rebuild probably.