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glfrank
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Apr 29, 2013

1997 Itasca Sunrise Engine Rebuild - Lost Oil Filter Adapter

I have a 1997 Itasca Sunrise with the Chevy 454 TBI. The engine needed a rebuild so our first mechanic pulled the engine out and we sent it to the rebuilder. Now the engine is back and in the chassis.

It seems between here and there somebody has misplaced the oil filter adapter that bolts to the block. My mechanic says it would have four bolts.

The GM part number is 12562830 and GM has discontinued it. I have spent the last 3 days calling all of the country trying to track this part number down.

Would anybody have any suggestions for places to call for this part? If I cannot find one, what are my options? My mechanic suggested we might need to find a new block and move everything over to that, but I really don't want to do that :(
  • Have any of the salvage yards put your request up on the "hot line"? I would think that there is at least a few of them sitting in a yard somewhere. I wouldn't mention "RV" when searching, it only confuses the salvage guys.
  • Thank for all the replies. Unfortunately this is not a part made by any after market manufactures I could find. It needs four bolts to attach to the block and it is custom to this particular motor. GM made this part only for this engine and then discontinued it.

    I have been calling around to salvage yards all over the country with no success. I was hoping somebody could recommend any salvage yards that specialize in RV's.

    Here is a picture of what it looks like.

    http://postimg.org/image/p30b8s7vn/
  • i would not be supprised if your local auto parts store has a replacement part. or the race car part will work with the right adapters
  • As MEXICOWANDERER noted....this may work....http://m.summitracing.com/parts/trd-1122

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