Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Whats this flange off the oil filter "housing"?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-21-2010, 11:28 PM
  #1  
TECH Junkie
Thread Starter
iTrader: (24)
 
sidewayz28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: seattle
Posts: 3,548
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default Whats this flange off the oil filter "housing"?



can someone tell me what this is and where this should go to? mine is just as you see it. theres oil all on the side of that housing, and my block. no idea why that line that should be there is missing OR WHERE IT SHOULD GO TO. any help would be appreciated. thanks again guys.
Old 04-22-2010, 12:13 AM
  #2  
11 Second Club
iTrader: (27)
 
Z28/2002's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Your girl's back door giving her the long stroke while you're at work
Posts: 6,801
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts

Default

It's supposed to be there. It is where the oil temp(or pressure) port is on the vette's and some guys us it as an alternate spot to tap for a oil pressure gauge
Old 04-22-2010, 12:14 AM
  #3  
On The Tree
 
346ci's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Alaska
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

No line goes to that. There's a gasket behind it if your concerned about a leak.
Old 04-22-2010, 12:20 AM
  #4  
TECH Junkie
Thread Starter
iTrader: (24)
 
sidewayz28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: seattle
Posts: 3,548
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

heyzeus christo. thanks guys, again you save me from thinking my cars going to blow up
Old 04-22-2010, 07:36 AM
  #5  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (96)
 
01ssreda4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Turnin' Wrenches Infractions: 005
Posts: 24,241
Likes: 0
Received 79 Likes on 70 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by 346ci
No line goes to that. There's a gasket behind it if your concerned about a leak.




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:24 AM.