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farm kid
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Feb 3, 2013, 2:17 PM

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I have a 1996 Chevy S-10, 4.3 v-6, automatic and a 4-wd. It has started blowing the oil filter off itself. I have removed the cooler lines and checked for obstructions (none), checked cooler itself with low pressure compressed air(ok), removed and cleaned the remote filter housing and adapter from engine. I also tried different brand filter with same result. Upon start-up the oil pressure gauge sweeps to past 80 psi then pop goes the filter gasket. Any ideas will be appreciated and thank you.


Hammer Time
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Feb 3, 2013, 2:49 PM

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I would guess bad check valve in the oil pump.



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re-tired
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Feb 4, 2013, 7:33 PM

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I concur with your diagnosis DR Hammer.


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farm kid
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Feb 10, 2013, 2:00 PM

Post #4 of 5 (1972 views)
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ordered a pump and screen, going to try to pull it apart this week and will let you know, thanks.


farm kid
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Mar 3, 2013, 10:22 PM

Post #5 of 5 (1883 views)
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Finally got it pulled apart, replaced oil pump and screen, oil pressure ok for now. Thanks for the input and advise.






 
 
 






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