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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 03:13 AM
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hey i got a ls6 it of course has the center bolt style valve covers, my ls1 had perimeter style so i cant reuse those and i want to swap the oil fill hole to the drivers side i wonder if there is any clearance or other reason why this cant be done? i swapped them and spun the motor by hand and did not hear or feel any problems but i want to be sure.
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They'll physically interchange as you've seen. The only issue would be any accessories (hoses, clips, harnesses) that might need to be moved around.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 11:41 PM
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How in the hell are you going to fill the oil when the oil filler is under the windshield?
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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
How in the hell are you going to fill the oil when the oil filler is under the windshield?
its in a 71 datsun there is no issue with room. however my air filter off my turbo does block the oil filler when its on the passenger side.
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ive got both pass side valve covers on my 04 gto , so you wont have any issues
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