Oil presure is to high

Tiny
SKILSAWC
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  • 1988 TOYOTA PICKUP
  • 20,000 MILES
Oil presure to high toyota 88 pick-up truck
keeps blowing oil out of the top of moter
Friday, September 2nd, 2011 AT 10:37 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge-could be the oil pressure relief valve is stucked closed not opening
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Friday, September 2nd, 2011 AT 11:03 AM
Tiny
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Pressure relief valve is a spring in oil pump, If mechanical pressure is verified, replace oil pump.
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Friday, September 2nd, 2011 AT 12:35 PM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Should not be oil pressure problem. Engine is experiencing excessive blowby. Check the PCV and crankcase ventilation systm.

You could have an aging engine that has worn piston rings.
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Friday, September 2nd, 2011 AT 12:41 PM

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