 Oil Pressure Relief Valve Question, Should I replace? |
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| oakdalecurtis |
 Sep 6 2017, 05:35 PM
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Oakdalecurtis  Group: Members Posts: 1,327 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California 
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My 76 2.0 has about 120,000 miles on it. It runs flawlessly. It smoked a little on deceleration until I started using Brad Penn 20/50. The BP stopped the smoking. It passes CA smog every 2 years just fine. The oil pressure light never goes on. Because of the age and mileage, would it be a good idea to replace the oil pressure relief valve with a Tangerine OPRV as preventive medicine anyway or leave it alone?
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| jim_hoyland |
Sep 6 2017, 07:36 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,303 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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I replaced mine; it may have been OK, but it had 40+ years of wear. Installed the Tangerine PRV and figure it's one less thing to wear out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| oakdalecurtis |
Sep 6 2017, 07:54 PM
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Oakdalecurtis Group: Members Posts: 1,327 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California
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QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Sep 6 2017, 06:36 PM)  I replaced mine; it may have been OK, but it had 40+ years of wear. Installed the Tangerine PRV and figure it's one less thing to wear out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Jim, after you got the spring out, was there any problem getting the valve itself out? Do I need any kind of sealing washer? |
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| jim_hoyland |
Sep 6 2017, 08:00 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,303 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(oakdalecurtis @ Sep 6 2017, 06:54 PM) QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Sep 6 2017, 06:36 PM) I replaced mine; it may have been OK, but it had 40+ years of wear. Installed the Tangerine PRV and figure it's one less thing to wear out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Jim, after you got the spring out, was there any problem getting the valve itself out? Do I need any kind of sealing washer? I had my Indy mechanic do the change over since he has a lift. |
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| oakdalecurtis |
Sep 7 2017, 03:11 PM
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Oakdalecurtis Group: Members Posts: 1,327 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California
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I called Chris at Tangerine Racing this morning. He was very helpful and said that there was no downside to putting in his custom OPRV. He suggested that there was only potential upside due to improved oil flow to internal engine parts and also possible lower oil temps due to better oil cooler flow rates. Ordered one up! Thanks Chris.
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| Keith914 |
Sep 7 2017, 04:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 248 Joined: 29-April 16 From: Laguna Beach, California 92651 Member No.: 19,948 Region Association: Southern California |
You wrote, "--- the light never goes on---" . When you switch the ignition on before starting the engine, the light should be on. If not check the bulb.
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| oakdalecurtis |
Sep 7 2017, 04:50 PM
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Oakdalecurtis Group: Members Posts: 1,327 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California
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QUOTE(Keith914 @ Sep 7 2017, 03:29 PM) You wrote, "--- the light never goes on---" . When you switch the ignition on before starting the engine, the light should be on. If not check the bulb. Sorry Kieth for the confusion, yes, light works, just never goes on while driving to indicate low oil pressure is an issue. Ty for clarifying. |
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