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Gr8ride · 09-28-2013, 09:44 PM

I was going to do an oil change myself this morning on my 2ls, long story short I managed to break the oil filer cap, and dont know what to do exept for cursing and feeling like an a$$
There was a thread similar to my problem a while back but no conclusion...
Can anybody tell me the parts number???

Link to old thread:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=232240

Thanks for your help,, also feel free to remind me what an idiot i am

Caddyroger · 09-28-2013, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Gr8ride

I was going to do an oil change myself this morning on my 2ls, long story short I managed to break the oil filer cap, and dont know what to do exept for cursing and feeling like an a$$
There was a thread similar to my problem a while back but no conclusion...
Can anybody tell me the parts number???

Link to old thread:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=232240

Thanks for your help,, also feel free to remind me what an idiot i am

Here is a part number for a 2011 ls v6. 12583470
Here is the web site with part diagram. I guessing it is part number 24

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/catalog/frameset.cfm

You could try and use strap wrench on it, oil filter strap wrench, channel locks.. You can make more room if you take the air filter and housing off. You have remove 2 10mm bolts and loosen up the band that connects the upper housing to the round tube. A 5 min job.

OldScoolCamaro · 09-28-2013, 10:32 PM

..there is a special tool that fits over the end of the filter where you use a 3/8" extension and drive. That avoids using a band type wrap around old school type filter removal tool.

Gr8ride · 09-28-2013, 11:17 PM

Hi i found the part online, thanks ill wait till tomorrow to order.

Irishmic · 09-28-2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

..there is a special tool that fits over the end of the filter where you use a 3/8" extension and drive. That avoids using a band type wrap around old school type filter removal tool.

Think he said oil filler cap( where you put the oil in the engine) not the Filter.

Gr8ride · 09-28-2013, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Irishmic

Think he said oil filler cap( where you put the oil in the engine) not the Filter.

no unfortunately its the oil filter cover...it cracked,

Rockhead · 09-29-2013, 12:07 AM

Whew. Thought you were gonna say you bought a Mustang.

KaBoom1701 · 09-29-2013, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockhead

Whew. Thought you were gonna say you bought a Mustang.

LOL

You win the reply of the day!

AdamEL · 09-29-2013, 01:24 AM

Accidents happen. Don't beat yourself up over it. Kudos to you for getting in there to try to change it yourself.

Gr8ride · 09-29-2013, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamEL

Accidents happen. Don't beat yourself up over it. Kudos to you for getting in there to try to change it yourself.

Thanks for that although I still feel really silly and im gonna be embarassed as heck explaining that one...

LBV · 09-29-2013, 11:30 AM

Whatever you do DON'T plug the hole with a rag ... someone in a BMW did that a few years ago and it got sucked into the upper intake manifold and wrapped itself around the camshafts IIRC. Was 1 of the better powned stories of the time as I recall.

PalmerGA · 09-29-2013, 12:29 PM

I don't understand how you broke the cap. Assuming the 1LS has a oil filter resevoir atop the engine on the driver's side (like my old 1LT had)... how do you do this? I always just hand tightened the cap and then gave it another 1/4 turn (or so) with a socket wrench and was good to go. I think I'm remembering that correctly.

Gr8ride · 09-29-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

I don't understand how you broke the cap. Assuming the 1LS has a oil filter resevoir atop the engine on the driver's side (like my old 1LT had)... how do you do this? I always just hand tightened the cap and then gave it another 1/4 turn (or so) with a socket wrench and was good to go. I think I'm remembering that correctly.

I was trying to remove it, it did not budge, at first, then y gave it a tap in the opposite direction, (gently) then back to see If I could knock it loose, it did not budge then I waited another hour for the engine too cool down some more I figured it was hot and expanded therefore tightening.. When came back I tried again and thats when It broke...snapped right off with very little force

Dave McFly · 09-29-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockhead

Whew. Thought you were gonna say you bought a Mustang.

HEY!

09-28-2013, 09:44 PM	#1
Gr8ride Drives: Camaro 2Lt Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 228	I screwed up badly, very very bad I was going to do an oil change myself this morning on my 2ls, long story short I managed to break the oil filer cap, and dont know what to do exept for cursing and feeling like an a$$ There was a thread similar to my problem a while back but no conclusion... Can anybody tell me the parts number??? Link to old thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=232240 Thanks for your help,, also feel free to remind me what an idiot i am __________________

09-28-2013, 10:32 PM	#3
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	..there is a special tool that fits over the end of the filter where you use a 3/8" extension and drive. That avoids using a band type wrap around old school type filter removal tool. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

09-28-2013, 11:17 PM	#4
Gr8ride Drives: Camaro 2Lt Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 228	Hi i found the part online, thanks ill wait till tomorrow to order. __________________

09-29-2013, 12:07 AM	#7
Rockhead Hoser. Drives: 2018 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greatest Country in the world. Posts: 1,104	Whew. Thought you were gonna say you bought a Mustang. __________________ Speed is a substitute for clearance.

09-29-2013, 11:30 AM	#11
LBV Drives: G8 GXP manual Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 157	Whatever you do DON'T plug the hole with a rag ... someone in a BMW did that a few years ago and it got sucked into the upper intake manifold and wrapped itself around the camshafts IIRC. Was 1 of the better powned stories of the time as I recall. __________________ 2009 GXP, Manual with Sunroof Zeta platform, LS3,TR6060 tranny ... ya, it's a 4-dr Camaro! Borla cat-back, H&R springs, & Sprintbooster & I love it!

09-29-2013, 01:24 AM	#9
AdamEL Adam E. Lucchesi Drives: 2010 1SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,380 View My Garage	Accidents happen. Don't beat yourself up over it. Kudos to you for getting in there to try to change it yourself.

09-29-2013, 12:29 PM	#12
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	I don't understand how you broke the cap. Assuming the 1LS has a oil filter resevoir atop the engine on the driver's side (like my old 1LT had)... how do you do this? I always just hand tightened the cap and then gave it another 1/4 turn (or so) with a socket wrench and was good to go. I think I'm remembering that correctly. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)