i put a new oil pump in my 98 dodge 1500 4x4 5.9l and i am having issues with the oil pressure building back up what would be the cause if this?

Asked by samantha Mar 25, 2017 at 07:28 PM about the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500 ST Quad Cab LB 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

needing help fixing the issue with my truck. have been trying to but not had
any luck

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There is a pressure release valve, usually behind the oil filter, in the oil filter housing. A round hole, with a screen? Can't quite remember. May want to take off the oil filter house to investigate, or check some more on line about this.

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