on 3800 3.8 when installing new oil pressure valve does the spring or piston go toward oil pump

1996 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
136,000 MILES
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FARRIER1
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,old one popped out on me and did not see which way it was in
Oct 31, 2011 at 9:28 AM
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HMAC300
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the piston goes towards the pump then the spring.
Oct 31, 2011 at 9:35 AM
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FARRIER1
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Are you sure?I put it in that way now I have no oil presure,before it was almost 70lbs
Oct 31, 2011 at 10:55 AM
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HMAC300
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if the pump is dry put some vaseline in it then starat the car
Oct 31, 2011 at 11:33 AM
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HMAC300
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put vaseline in the cavitys. Not in where the piston goes.....
Oct 31, 2011 at 11:39 AM
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