94 Passport Oil Pressure

I just bought a used 94 Passport from ebay...good idea?

It probably wasn't. After I took the car down the PA turnpike for a way I noticed that the oil pressure was continually dropping. I thought this may be normal as it did not go to zero and no idiot lights came on.

Well, at about 100 miles into my trip back home and 100 miles to go, a loud rattinling noise started and the pressure dropped to zero and WALAA! the oil idiot light came on and flickered.

I pulled off the road hoping the engine wasn't destroyed.

My question is "what the hell is going on with Honda's and Izusu oil pressure and what could this noise be?

Anyone have any experience with this? After the car got a nice 100+ mile tow ride back to my house (must have been a good laught for the neighbors) I started the car briefly to pull it closer to the curb. Although it still rattled a bit, the oil pressure was now exceeding 55 psi.

Anyone with some insight here? I would love to know what to do before I hand it over to a mechanic in our area. We don't have any Honda shops and I don't want someone guessing as to what is wrong.

With all this said, I don't know where I stand with EBAY car purchases. I hope I didn't get burned. I have yet to talk with the seller. I'm hoping they will say "as-is" means "about to blow up"

Thanks for any help
Archie Ziviello
Bedford, Pa

 

Ouch. Wish you had asked first.

I have heard that there are severe engine issues with these trucks.
Don't remember more details but a Google newsgroup search should help.

Honda's oil pressure is OK. You Isuzu has a serious problem. If you
are very lucky, it may be a problem with the oil pump and the engine
hasn't been damaged - yet.

Otherwise you are in for an engine overhaul or replacement. It may
cost more than the vehicle will be worth after you are done. How many
miles on this thing?

As-is means no warranty and there usually isn't on an 8-year-old car.
Did the seller have a feedback history? Did you check it? Hopefully,
you haven't left feedback yet and you can use this as leverage if he
cares. You bought the car As-Is but if the seller knew about the
problem and didn't disclose it, it was deceptive (ethically if not
legally.) It probably won't get you anywhere, but it can't hurt to
make a stink.