Thanks for the quick reply! I took the valve apart and cleaned it as best I could, but I thought of another question: would it be more advisable to clean the valve and put it back together, or is this a problem that once it arises, will happen again, in which case should I just replace the entire pump? Could this be a problem with the spring wearing out, and if so, does anyone know the specs on the spring or where to find a replacement? On that note, I am having a devilishly hard time finding anyone advertising parts for this particular engine (NA D24, vintage 1982), including the oil pump--I wanted to replace all the rubber on the engine as long as I had it out of the car, but no one seems to have even something as simple as coolant hoses and timing belts. Does anyone know who stocks parts for this engine, and also what parts might be compatible with other models?
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