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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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Is an oil cap on valve cover for a 72 LT1 interchangeable with a 78?
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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Hi Y1,
I believe original 72 LT-1, aluminium valve covers use a push-in, rubber, oil cap.
I believe the later original and repro aluminium valve covers use a metal, twist-in, cap.
So what style valve cover do you have?
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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yep , Alan is correct as usual... they used the infamous " 710 " push in style rubber oil cap... black rubber...


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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi Y1,
I believe original 72 LT-1, aluminium valve covers use a push-in, rubber, oil cap.
I believe the later original and repro aluminium valve covers use a metal, twist-in, cap.
So what style valve cover do you have?
Regards,
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I have the rubber push in cover cap but due to splits it needs replaced! Where can I get a replacement?
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I've bought both stamped steel twist and rubber "710" push in at local chain parts store. Dunno if they're exactly NCRS show grade but they fit & function AOK. IIRC, "STANT" was on the blister cards.
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Hi Y1,
Jackson's solution is the easiest. If you want an original style, most of the vendors sell them.
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi Y1,
Jackson's solution is the easiest. If you want an original style, most of the vendors sell them.
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YI , per Alan's suggestion on most vendors.

Here is a link to Corvette Central , they sell for $6.00

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050G
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi Y1,
Jackson's solution is the easiest. If you want an original style, most of the vendors sell them.
Regards,
Alan
I paid about $3 at Autozone for the rubber 710.
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