Oil Pressure Relief Valve - Identification & Application
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Oil Pressure Relief Valve
Model
924S, 944,
944S
Group
1
Part Identifier
1726
Number
8716
July 23, 1987
There are two types of oil pressure relief valves for late model 4 cylinder engines. Since these parts are similar in design, the following information will aid in determining the correct oil pressure relief valve application.
Valve Application
Part Number Information
Valve
1. Valve 944 107 035 11
2. O-Ring 944 107 935 11
3. Seal Ring N 043 815.3
Valve
1. Valve 944 107 035 01
2. O-Ring 944 107 935 01
3. Seal Ring N 043 815.3
Note: Always use new seal ring (Part Number N 043 815.3) (20 x 24) when installing oil pressure valve.
Note: It is imperative that the oil cooler housing and oil pressure relief valve bore in the engine block be perfectly aligned. If they are not, the oil pressure relief valve can be improperly loaded and may bind internally, causing excessively high or low oil pressure.