2002 Chevy Cavalier OIL KEEPS BLOWING OUT OF THE SIDE OF OI

2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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FREDSTER44
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I HAVE A 2000 CHEVY CAVALIER. THE ENGINE THREW A ROD SO I PUT IN A MOTOR FROM A 2002 CAVALIER.2.2 MOTOR .SAME ONE .OIL KEEPS BLOWING OUT THE SIDE OF FILTER.I HAVE TRYED 3 DIFF. FILTERS.I KNOW THERE IS A CHECK VALVE.IT MOVES FREELY WHEN YOU PUSH ON IT .WHAT IS THE PROBLEM.THANK YOU FOR ANY KIND OF HELP.
Jan 20, 2009 at 3:37 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge to rule out the oil pump-pressure relief valve could be sticking closed
Jan 20, 2009 at 3:42 PM
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