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Old 09-02-2023, 06:36 PM   #1
Standard
 
Drives: 2023 ZL1 M6, 2010 SS M6
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Austin, TX
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GM 12609623 (angled) Oil Filler Tube and its notch

Saw this thing



on a parts list under

https://youtu.be/1IkFYjPDrtY?si=-sERuyZhjs7gvrOk

Linked with the funnel I think it would be very nice.

However, this text

"GM Angled Oil Fill Adapter:
https://amzn.to/3zKJ7Az
This adapter has a revision. It has a tab that needs to be removed before using, otherwise it can lock into the valve cover. If that happens, you can remove it by using a pick tool to lift the tab. This adapter is NOT meant to be permanently installed in the Camaro."


I think this locking mechanism is meant for semi-permanent installation, i.e. with valve cover removal to remove. It mentions a pick to move the tab but I don't have something that can get at that angle.

Wondering if anyone used/uses this, and has broken off the tab, and how they went about it/smoothing it out/etc.

I realize I'm veering into the range of 'why bother' - the rest of the funnel setup described in the text can probably flow even at an angle.
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