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1988 Toyota Pickup Repair Question


Topics covered: Oil pressure, Engine, Mechanic.
Mileage: 20,000 miles.

Asked on September 2, 2011

Oil presure is to high

Oil presure to high toyota 88 pick-up truck
keeps blowing oil out of the top of moter
Avatar Asked by skilsawc

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Replied on September 2, 2011

Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge-could be the oil pressure relief valve is stucked closed not opening

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on September 2, 2011

Pressure relief valve is a spring in oil pump, If mechanical pressure is verified, replace oil pump.

Tiny Answered by mmprince4000 (expert)
8,854 answers provided
Replied on September 2, 2011

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.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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