No oil to left side help!!!!

[Puckhog74]

I have 2007 dodge ram 5.7 that isn't getting oil the the top half of the motor on the left side. The right side is oiling fine. So far changed the oil pump and cleaned engine slug off the rockers. And it is still not oiling. Any idea or suggestion would be appreciated.

 

[Redtruck-VA]

Sounds like the motor is full of sludge. You might start with cleaning the pan and oil pickup. Cleaning the rocker arm assembly and push rods as they feed the lifters and removing any sludge you can find. If I was absolutely against the wall with no other choices I might consider running kerosene or engine solvent for 30 minutes at idle. But that is very extreme in my mind and may well finish off the engine.

 

[MegaMouseGW]

Might have to take it to a shop and have them steam clean the sludge out.

 

[Redtruck-VA]

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