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Oil Filler tube leaks on 06

Old May 6, 2018 | 04:25 PM
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Oil Filler tube leaks on 06

I have an 06 HHR. The filler tube leaks where it screws into engine. Trying to find a fix. Every time I take the oil filler cap off the tube loosens up. I have tried tighten with water pump pliers but still loosens up. Is that surpose to be cement down ? Thanks for any help.
Old May 6, 2018 | 04:36 PM
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If memory serves, you can just remove the tube and screw the cap directly into the valve cover.
Old May 6, 2018 | 04:54 PM
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Go to a GM dealer parts department and get a new gasket or fabricate one of your own from a piece of rubber.

I think it is part # 12593348 Should be the same part on both ends.
Old May 6, 2018 | 05:15 PM
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I used an old oring from a headlamp, no more leaks, it kinda just doubles up over the seal on the valve cover end of the tube!





Like this red oring
Old May 7, 2018 | 09:08 PM
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This is why I save old inner tubes, but hadn't ever considered the O-ring from headlamp, Thanks Blue.
Old May 7, 2018 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by RJ_RS_SS_350
If memory serves, you can just remove the tube and screw the cap directly into the valve cover.
Yep, that works just fine. I did just that when I was running a GMPP CAI box.
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