What is it with these F*KNG valve covers and fill tubes!!??

[iamdub]

Just stay clear of those knock sensors on the top of the engine under the intake manifold.
They LOVE to accumulate water and corrode.

No knock sensors up there on a Gen4 engine. They're bolted to the sides of the block, just above the oil pan flange, completely exposed to the elements with no worries.

 

[Rocket Man]

Ah. So, he has a neck for a different cover and needs either a different neck or a different cover? But, why wasn't his original neck and cover not playing well together- Broken? Had been popped out and not properly re-seated? Had been replaced but with the wrong neck?

 

[89Suburban]

Ah. So, he has a neck for a different cover and needs either a different neck or a different cover? But, why wasn't his original neck and cover not playing well together- Broken? Had been popped out and not properly re-seated? Had been replaced but with the wrong neck?

These are the million dollar questions I don't have the answers to, hence this thread. And the parts lookup sites don't mention any of this crap which is frustrating. As far as how I am installing it and it is the proper way or not, these are basic, uncomplicated parts with simple mating designs. I don't see any error on my part on installation procedure. All I do know is the screw cap fits on there perfectly and nice and snug and I can sleep now knowing the cover is now properly sealed from leaks and/or dirt infiltration.

Just stay clear of those knock sensors on the top of the engine under the intake manifold.
They LOVE to accumulate water and corrode.

I read about that but fortunately I do not have those on mine. I think is is on earlier years.

 

[07Burb]

These are the million dollar questions I don't have the answers to, hence this thread. And the parts lookup sites don't mention any of this crap which is frustrating. As far as how I am installing it and it is the proper way or not, these are basic, uncomplicated parts with simple mating designs. I don't see any error on my part on installation procedure. All I do know is the screw cap fits on there perfectly and nice and snug and I can sleep now knowing the cover is now properly sealed from leaks and/or dirt infiltration.





I read about that but fortunately I do not have those on mine. I think is is on earlier years.

You’re doing good! Keep at it

 

[89Suburban]

Here is my home made funnel.

 

[iamdub]

I like that idea!

 

[07Burb]

Here is my home made funnel.


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Now THAT is up town Saturday night I’ll tell ya that right now!!! I like that one right there. Better than any other POS funnel I’ve tried so far. Nicely done, paw paw.

 

[Rocket Man]

Here is my home made funnel.


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Sold!

 

[wsteele]

So, I am guessing it doesn't lock in place...

Good job.

BTW, all the 49F weather came and went. We got about a foot of snow in the last 36 hours. Got the cornices all knocked off the roof and the walks and driveway clear this afternoon, wife says we have another 6" of snow coming around midnight. Winter did finally make it.

 

[89Suburban]

So, I am guessing it doesn't lock in place...

Nope, I broke the locking tab off it.