LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

!!Filler Tube!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-19-2010, 06:58 PM
  #1  
Teching In
Thread Starter
 
94Z28BLK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: North Jersey
Posts: 36
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default !!Filler Tube!!

The piece that the oil fill cap attaches to is constantly loose and is leaking some oil. i try to tighten it and its barely stays on. Almost like only 1 thread is catching. Anyway. 2 questions. 1. can i run just the cap on the valve without an issue 2. where can i buy a new filler tube. i cant find it anywhere.
Old 08-19-2010, 07:02 PM
  #2  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (39)
 
porksoda's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Clovis, NM
Posts: 2,459
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

I have a filler tube sitting around somewhere.
Old 08-19-2010, 07:08 PM
  #3  
Teching In
Thread Starter
 
94Z28BLK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: North Jersey
Posts: 36
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Kind of trying to look for a new one. any ideas where i can find that? also do you know if running just the cap willl harm the engine?
Old 08-19-2010, 07:14 PM
  #4  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (39)
 
porksoda's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Clovis, NM
Posts: 2,459
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

It won't. A guy on here makes stainless steel filler tubes and caps.
Old 08-19-2010, 07:36 PM
  #5  
Teching In
Thread Starter
 
94Z28BLK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: North Jersey
Posts: 36
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

do you know his profile name on the forum?
anyone else know where i can get a replacement, possibly just oem
i just took the car out for a 15 min run. came back and no leaks at all with just the cap on. icould also be crazy but once the car hit running temp the oil pressure looked a bit higher than usual. maybe because that cap was loose and leaked?
Old 08-19-2010, 07:48 PM
  #6  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (3)
 
DisturbedTA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: morristown,tn
Posts: 572
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

you dont need it save your money i dont have one its just a extension
Old 08-19-2010, 08:11 PM
  #7  
12 Second Club
iTrader: (30)
 
airfix's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Cloverdale, BC
Posts: 1,348
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by DisturbedTA
you dont need it save your money i dont have one its just a extension
I removed mine and just ran the cap before I put cantons on. It'll be fine, and look way better. That extension is a ugly pos.
Old 08-19-2010, 08:31 PM
  #8  
Teching In
 
linkziz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: PA
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Yeah in 93 they didnt even come with the filler neck. Theres no need for one
Old 08-19-2010, 09:41 PM
  #9  
11 Second Club
iTrader: (17)
 
AChotrod's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Chicago area
Posts: 9,896
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

consider it weight savings
PS I dont even have a filler cap
Old 08-19-2010, 11:07 PM
  #10  
Teching In
Thread Starter
 
94Z28BLK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: North Jersey
Posts: 36
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

ahh thanks guys, greatly appreciated. ill def count it as weight reduction.




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:07 AM.