2000 taurus oil pressure

[jhbus]

Hey everyone, I'm new here. I have a question. I have a 2000 Mercury Sable (I know, sorry...figured I'd get more answers here) with the 3.0l. It has an oil light at idle and a rattling noise from the timing chain area. I checked the oil, it's full and clean, I changed it about a hundred miles ago. Anyone know where I should start looking? Anything common on this? Thanks.

Joe

[hughw]

You're losing pressure somewhere...could be oil pump, stopped up tube or strainer, or shot bearings...Doesn't sound good, especially with the noise. Good luck