My 1998 dodge is having oil pump problems should i get oil pump fixed or replace engine it sounds fine though ?

i have a 1998 dodge and the oil pressure dropped one day while on the freeway and the engine started to sound weird i had it towed and i parked it for a month i went out one day and started it for no reason and it kicked back again every mechanic i spoke with said that there is no point of just replacing the oil pump might as well replace the engine but it sounds fine it is not knocking or ticking but i have not actually took it to a mechanic because i don't want them to try and swindle me sow what do you think i should doMy 1998 dodge is having oil pump problems should i get oil pump fixed or replace engine it sounds fine though ?
Between the relatively low cost of an oil pump I'd certainly change that part to see if it solves the problem. I'd also change the oil pressure sending unit to make absolutely sure you're getting proper oil pressure readings.





Mechanics have special direct read-out oil pressure gages which you could buy as a cheap option. There's nothing better than a manual oil pressure gage with a needle to measure oil pressure. Normal oil pressure falls between 20 psi. at idle and 40 psi at anything over 1000 rpm.My 1998 dodge is having oil pump problems should i get oil pump fixed or replace engine it sounds fine though ?
if the oil pressure completely dropped off and the motor was making weird noise, chances are there is some internal damage. Therefore, the best thing to do would be replace the motor.
just change the oil pump. it,s cheaper then another engine.
It's possible that your oil pump went. How did you come to that conclusion? If your oil pressure light came on whilst driving, there are other things that can cause that besides the oil pump. For example, low engine oil level, badly worn engine bearings, plugged oil galleries, etc. Which is why throwing a part at it probably won't fix your problem. The exact cause of the low oil pressure condition needs to be found.


Besides, if you heard weird noises coming from the engine after running with low oil pressure, it is already too late. The engine will be damaged, and that's a guarantee. That is why when you see the low oil pressure light, you must stop the engine immediately, BEFORE you hear any weird noises, and get a tow. But it doesn't sound like you did that, so now you have big trouble. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news :(