1981 Chevy Camaro oil blow out the filter

1981 CHEVROLET CAMARO
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LOGANJIM
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1981 Chevy Camaro V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

my 81 z28 has a problem.when start it up it immedatly blows the oil filter gasket and shoots oil out it . i've checked for spare gaskets up there none ,i've made sure it was on tight ,it dont even warm up it immediatly blows oil as soon as i start it . please help
Nov 1, 2008 at 6:49 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Sounds like the pressure relief valve is stuck...may need to replace the oil pump.
Nov 1, 2008 at 7:07 AM
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