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Proper height of the oil pressure relief valve spring

Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by freefallin, May 6, 2013.

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    freefallin

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    Been searching for hours now trying to know what the right height/length of the oil pressure relief valve spring for the VY is. I got two of them off similar oil pump relief valves and one is considerably shorter than the other. Don't know which one to go with. Anyone?
     
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    I couldnt find the specs for the oil pressure regulator valve spring free length for VT to VY ecotecs, but I can tell you that the VS ecotec oil pressure regulator valve spring free length should equal 66.3mm. Id say the VY ecotec would be the same.
     
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    It should be 66.3mm.freelength and colour red..
     
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    the longer one measures 65. is that ok?
     
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    If your spring is shorter than 66.3mm, then its probably lost some of its strength and/or has probably collapsed, and a weaker oil pressure regulator spring will drop the engine oil pressure.. Id replace it with a new one.
     
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    Yeah, i will do that. Its gonna be hard finding one though :(....

    Thanks all!
     
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    Order one from Australia. They are a few dollars and most dealers will have one.
     
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