The newer filler neck looks like you could grind away the vertical part of the casting with a Dremel where it stops on the locking tab of the cover, such that you could just keep clocking it around until it stopped in the vertical position, 180 degrees around.
What is it with these F*KNG valve covers and fill tubes!!??
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If I do that what locks it into place and holds it secure then? I am also contemplating grinding that tab off the casting, installing the good one with the locking cap in the right position, and riveting the base in place somehow.
Jason in DLH
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I absolutely know how upsetting things like this can be!
So is this the part that you already have that only fits upside down?
https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/gm-filler-tube-12574386
So is this the part that you already have that only fits upside down?
https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/gm-filler-tube-12574386
It looked like there was a vertical bar on both sides. If not, never mind...
You can always clean everything up with brake clean, grind away any casting material getting in the way of a vertical orientation and then JBweld it in place. It won't be going anywhere after that.
George B
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Time to visit the pick n pull yard.
Jason in DLH
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By the way...I dig the home made cap. I’m curious how you made it...
I’m curious how you made it...
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By the way...I dig the home made cap.
Carved it out of a rubber hole plug.
Like for a freeze plug or what else?
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Like wsteel said, JB Weld is your friend
