4.2l engine

[davegmh]

I'm not mechanically minded ( never have been) but now I'm a Sandman owner I realize that I'll always be learning stuff about these vehicles. This is the only place I know where you can , with confidence, have a question nutted out. Even if the answer changes back and forth along the way in the end the correct answer is found.
So, a 4.2L engine from the 70's . Should the oil filler cap be on the passenger or drivers side if the seller is claiming all is original and I can't get to see tags or engine No.

[Absinth]

Drivers side for all Sandman..... Torana were on the passenger side

[davegmh]

Drivers side for all Sandman..... Torana were on the passenger side

Thanks Absinth . So does that mean that white windowless van on EBay being advertised as 'matching numbers' can't be correct because the oil filler cap is on the passenger side?

[HK1837]

I think air conditioned Torana were different.

[Absinth]

Yeah, I noticed that as well. You would need to check the engine number to confirm matching numbers..... It could have a Torana engine in it but it states rings and bearings were done two years ago... Could just be Torana tappet covers unknowingly fitted to original engine.

a lot of sellers also advertise matching numbers as chassis and plates .... Disregarding engine...

As with any purchase of a collectable car.... Do your homework and verify all numbers.

[davegmh]

Thanks. Great advice.

[Big Rob]

Unbelievable!
I've been around cars all my life and owned at least one (and in most cases a lot more) of just about every early (pre Commodore) Holden made, and I've never paid attention to what side the oil filler cap was on. I must have a dozen sets of standard Holden V8 rocker covers in the shed and had no idea that they were different.

I do usually fit alloy or chrome after-market ones, so that may be the reason.

But the information network on this forum is staggering....... you're never too old to learn something new.

[Big Rob]

Unbelievable!
I've been around cars all my life and owned at least one (and in most cases a lot more) of just about every early (pre Commodore) Holden made, and I've never paid attention to what side the oil filler cap was on. I must have a dozen sets of standard Holden V8 rocker covers in the shed and had no idea that they were different.

I do usually fit alloy or chrome after-market ones, so that may be the reason.

But the information network on this forum is staggering....... you're never too old to learn something new.