Oil Filler Tube - should I be worried?
The bracket that holds the filler tube has broken. It broke right by the bolt that holds it down right behind the alternator.
Is this something I should be worried about?
A quick search on Rockauto did not list the assembly, anyone got a manual that might give me a part#?
Thoughts?
Oil Filler Tube - should I be worried?
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afsigma21
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Oil Filler Tube - should I be worried?
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1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
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afsigma21
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Re: Oil Filler Tube - should I be worried?
PS I have not posted in over a year, the van has been rolling along, but I am getting ready to fix some small things, so more posts coming!
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1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
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GnarliSafari
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Re: Oil Filler Tube - should I be worried?
i believe the filler neck is threaded in and i know on my old 6.0l there wasn't even a bracket for it so every time i changed my oil the whole neck would come out with the cap. its not like there is really anything under the hood that should ever hit or put pressure on it. maybe zip tie it to something if your real worried about it.
99 SLT Safari AWD, G80/GT4 rear, Burgundy, 196,000 and counting (strictly AMSOIL) flowmaster 40series muffler no more cat, K&N Kone Filter, roll pan, 255/60/15 rubbers mounted to 15x8.5 inch American Racing Tailgunner wheels, billet grille, CB Radio, Alpine Deck, Shag carpet, the list goes on....
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03 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, LB7 Duramax Diesel, 5 speed Allison Tranny, Crew Cab Long Bed, no muffler or cat, 4 inch turbo back and side piped. not too many other mods yet, also addicted to AMSOIL.
Re: Oil Filler Tube - should I be worried?
That is Gm part number 12560962. They have updated the bracket, because they all broke! I think it was about 10-11 bucks from www.shopgmparts.com plus shipping.
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afsigma21
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Re: Oil Filler Tube - should I be worried?
For $11 or so dollars, seems like that is something to order and put it in whenever I have the doghouse off next, does not sound like a rush job.
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1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
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Re: Oil Filler Tube - should I be worried?
Yup, mine broke too. The neck is not threaded so this bracket is needed. Mine bracket was broke for some time and never did the tube actually pop out though. I ultimately fabbed up another from an exhaust hanger ( thick rubber part) …flexible.
Been fine ever since!
Been fine ever since!
1998 Astro, 246,000 miles
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
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Southern
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Re: Oil Filler Tube - should I be worried?
Mine broke and I took my wire feed welder over to the van and put a weld tack to the bracket and it is still holding two years later.
92 Astro Conversion Van 2WD
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Vin Z Engine
Eaton Posi
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afsigma21
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Re: Oil Filler Tube - should I be worried?
I might try a dab of JBWeld in the short term, or rig up an exhaust bracket of some sort.
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1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"