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Originally Posted by b-man
Where the oil went?
You parked it in 1996 after draining the oil I suppose.
No matter what that engine is coming out for at the very least a partial teardown and inspection, no easy shortcuts on this.
If you live where it’s cold and moist during the winter there’s a good chance the entire crankcase has rusted up if all that came out of the drain plug opening was brown dust (rust?).
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This^^^100%. Also, if a Pontiac engine, likely the timing cover is rotten behind the pump. I have run into this on engines that sat 15-30 years.
I would at pull it to get the pan off and inspect and clean. The 'no oil' and 'debris comes out with new oil' are bright red flags. No Vice Grip Garage quickie revival on this one, IMO.