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Old 01-29-2018, 12:59 PM   #14
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Fred or Steve,
Where did you source the aftermarket oil cap that you modified to work with your manometer? I tried the local auto parts stores with no luck.
After having to disassemble and clean the intake after a previous AOS failure I like the idea of being proactive with this part.
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Hi SC, I ordered the actual Porsche cap by part # from either Pelican or EBay (I forget which) then drilled and tapped it for the manometer fitting. I used plumbers tape on the threads to insure a seal.
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