What Part is this?

[Striver247]

Hi I have a 2006 z71 tahoe. It is leaking a small amount of oil on a consistent basis. Here is a picture of where it is leaking this is under the motor towards the drivers side. What part is this so I can repair or replace it? Thank you!!!

 

[gooffeyguy]

Looks like the oil cooler block off plate if it's located just above the oil filter.

If you had the oil cooler option there would be 2 lines coming out of it and running towards the front of the engine.

It's a common leak point and the gasket is cheap. Two 10mm bolts hold it on.

 

[OR VietVet]

Looks like the oil cooler block off plate if it's located just above the oil filter.

If you had the oil cooler option there would be 2 lines coming out of it and running towards the front of the engine.

It's a common leak point and the gasket is cheap. Two 10mm bolts hold it on.

Agree, but I thought that was on the passenger side. Was the mounting side switched when I was not looking? Also, if you do go in there to seal, use a Genuine GM seal or IMO a Fel-Pro and I would not reuse that OE plate. They warp and will still leak. Use a billet plate that can be gotten for cheap at Amazon.

 

[Fless]

It's on the driver's side, above the front prop shaft on a 4x4.

 

[Sam Harris]

It's on the driver's side, above the front prop shaft on a 4x4.

Yep. Replaced mine about a year ago. Really easy job. I used this kit and I liked the result: Z Whip LS Billet Oil Port Plate... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08S326YYY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

Pics of the truck, please.

You are already receiving sage advice from the knowledgeable folks on this Forum.

 

[S33k3r]

Hi I have a 2006 z71 tahoe. It is leaking a small amount of oil on a consistent basis. Here is a picture of where it is leaking this is under the motor towards the drivers side. What part is this so I can repair or replace it? Thank you!!!

Please let us know how it goes.

 

[OR VietVet]

Why in the hell did I think that plate was on the passenger side, on my 02?

 

[S33k3r]

Why in the hell did I think that plate was on the passenger side, on my 02?

Uh... Human error? Senior moment? Temporary transportation to another dimension where it is on the other side? You used a mirror to look at it? One too many hits to the head? You drank the wrong Koolaid? You were looking at a right hand drive Tahoe? One of the voices in your head told you it was so and you believed him?

<<<Feel free to unload on me, but I do hope it made you smile at least. You know why I could come up with those so quickly? Ask my wife and/or children...>>>

 

[OR VietVet]

I got to thinking about it and I think I came up with how I was confused. When I was laying under my rig on the ground, I had my feet pointed to the rear and the plate was on my right and I always think of the right side of the vehicle as the passenger side and therefore I thought the plate was on the right.....or, one of the excuses you gave me.