Dumb Question about Engine Part
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Dumb Question about Engine Part
I have my coil covers removed and am wondering what that round cap/cover is on the driver's side in between the two front coils.
TIA, and sorry for my ignorance.
TIA, and sorry for my ignorance.
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That would be the oil fill for the non-Dry Sump engines. GM used the same valve covers for both.
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Thanks, Highplains … you’re too kind.
And thank you Shawn for your quick response. That makes perfect sense.
I should have stated in my post that this is a Grand Sport with the dry sump
And thank you Shawn for your quick response. That makes perfect sense.
I should have stated in my post that this is a Grand Sport with the dry sump
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Be aware that on a dry sump car, that cap is fixed in place via a locking tab. If you attempt to remove the cap by twisting, you'll break the tab and have it rattling around the top of the cylinder head. It takes a LOT of force to do this......but some very determined members have done this in the past and then regretted it.
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Be aware that on a dry sump car, that cap is fixed in place via a locking tab. If you attempt to remove the cap by twisting, you'll break the tab and have it rattling around the top of the cylinder head. It takes a LOT of force to do this......but some very determined members have done this in the past and then regretted it.
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Wet sump Stingray owners recognized that immediately, but I did't know it was there and permanently locked in place on Z-51 and up.
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Thanks for replying, DoubleG. I don’t feel so ignorant about it now!
(Ignorance is just not being informed or educated about topic or item, as juxtaposing to stupidity)!
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