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2001 Chevrolet Corvette Repair Question


Topics covered: Oil pressure, Oil pressure gauge, Oil pump.
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Asked on January 25, 2013

Chevrolet Corvette Oil pressure Problem

My car is a 1938 ford with a zz4 350 chevy motor approx 2001 crate motor. anyway my question is what would make my oil pressure gauge read maxed out an make oil blow thru my valve covers bolt holes?
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Replied on January 25, 2013

check valve in the oil pump may be stuck and not limiting the pressure. have the pressure checked manually to verify the high pressure

Roy

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