LS6 valley cover in pics

[bdub2145]

becuase it drains out of the holes instead of being sucked in ?

[DaddySS]

i copied n pasted .........got it to work.....if you look at the pics of the underside of the new style cover.......it has holes in the plastic......i assume to take the place of the hole in a PVC canister.....that fixed hole PCV is mentioned as a replacement in other articles to reduce oil in the intake

No, those are to limit the volume that enters the system, you still need either the limited orifice on the tube coming off the valley cover or the PCV as shown.

[gotws6]

you got to love that opsu lol

[TokerM]

Ordered the VC, took a couple weeks for it to ship, and this shows up:



Now then... that's the old style ls6 cover correct?

The gasket is different (color)
I see no stamped on part #, just the stupid hand written tag.
The plate on the bottom is missing?!?

Before I call these guys, I did get the wrong one, correct? Anyone know the part code for the one they sent me? Reading the last few posts, with the one they sent, I need the PCV in line still, the new style eliminates the need for it (maybe a catch can, but that's later...) correct?

Looking at ls1howto, they show the style I was sent. I am under the impression there was a change at one point.

**edit**
Ignore the drawing in the background... just some real work stuff sitting on my board.

**second edit**
Found the part # for what they sent me GM#12568002 in case anyone needs to ref this.

**yet another edit**
Bah... no need to reply here... All should be well in a few short days!

Short of it all... if you get a new ls6 VC, MAKE SURE they send you the correct one.

[sjsingle1]

no holes in the bottom = old cover.......got my cover in a few days from scoggins.....and the hose......my local dealer had TONS of em.....go ahead and get online or give scoggins a call.....they will hook you up

[sjsingle1]

while i am at it.......i think the plastic cover with the holes serves as a catch can.......no need for a separate one.....since putting it on.....i no longer have that vanilla milkshake crap on the inside of the oil fill cap

[sjsingle1]

then they deserve a good ripping....why did they switch out PNs on a older part? ......especially as far as i know they are the only 1s in the country stocking the newer part.....at least you know from here it was not the newer part

[TokerM]

This space reserved for a pic of the ls6 VC replacement as soon as I tear apart my car and do it!!

New cover on the way!

[sjsingle1]

keep us posted......dont know if they are a sponsor here......but there are over at ls1tech.....i have ordered a few things from them with no problem.....so i hope for their sake.....read.....good customer service.......they straighten it out

[TokerM]

To whomever alerted the "proper authorities"

I owe you a beer or two to say the least!! All should now be well, problem is being properly handled!

Let's just say, the Internet is VERY powerful!

[sjsingle1]

glad to see scoggins took care of it.....now thats good customer service

[SMWS6TA]

Where did you order the ls6 valley cover from?

[sjsingle1]

i got mine from scoggins......and i believe toker got his there too

[SMWS6TA]

I think GMPartsDirect has it for $56. waiting on email confirmation.

[sjsingle1]

BTW the hose is PN : 12594779

[SMWS6TA]

I'm going to do a catch can. Tired of the PCV issues.

[Eganslp]

put another LS6 steam tube in the rear......no block offs.....new OPSU ...........dealer.......80$

Hey I'm sorry but what is the OPSU does that stand for oil pressure sending unit


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[shady milkman]

Hey I'm sorry but what is the OPSU does that stand for oil pressure sending unit


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opsu = oil pressure sending unit

[TokerM]

When you are looking to get one, be mindful that there are two "oil switches" on the car, and from what I found, neither one is really called an "Oil Pressure Sending Unit." (Although that's exactly what it is!!)

There is one that costs about $20-$25 (or so,) and one that is around $40-$50. The cheaper one is the switch for the oil level light, the pricier one is for the oil pressure gauge. Make sure you get the switch for the gauge, that is the one in the pic.

I have one sitting at home, I'll check the number on it and edit later. **edit - the one I have is manufactured by BWD - S4184, got it from Advance Auto, they owed me a credit**

Any yes, I finally ended up getting my correct vc from Scoggin. About $75 if I recall? I'd have to check the PO when I get home.

[ZexGX]

Any yes, I finally ended up getting my correct vc from Scoggin. About $75 if I recall? I'd have to check the PO when I get home.

part number/price?