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Old 02-16-2018, 03:25 PM
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Oil cap on tpi cars, front or back?
So i have a 1990 Iroc that the previous owner changes the valve cover on, i have original style valve covers ready to go back on. But does the oil cap go in the front or back? I have looked at lots of pictures of ultra low mileage cars, and i’ve seen it both ways. I’m sure there is a reason to the madnesses. This is one one of my favorite section to read, so many knowledgeable people here.

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I think it goes towards the front on the drivers side.
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I believe it was year specific and I believe 90-92 was front.

That being said, both my 87 and 89 are rear...
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Driver's side.

You can't flip the cover 180* on the same head anyway, because the center bolts aren't exactly centered.
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Crap, sorry, my bad... Yea, my 91 is on the passenger side. All these years never paid attention to the difference, lol!
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Re: Oil cap on tpi cars, front or back?
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Crap, sorry, my bad... Yea, my 91 is on the passenger side. All these years never paid attention to the difference, lol!
I don’t believe they were ever on the passenger side
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