Oil Cap Problem, Solved!

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Jul 7, 2007 | 07:31 AM

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I don't need a wrench to tighten it, I need the wrench to remove it.

Jul 7, 2007 | 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SOHCmyDOHC,Jul 6 2007, 08:39 PM

does it work w/ the JDM metal cap??

I don't know, I'll have the R&D dept look into it lol

Jul 7, 2007 | 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by avallach,Jul 6 2007, 08:06 PM

I could use one of those. I hand tight my oil cap, but have difficulty removing it. I don't have this problem with two other cars. Just the S2K...

Would you like me to mail you one?

Jul 7, 2007 | 08:12 AM

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You can mail me one. I could use it.

Jul 7, 2007 | 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Stratocaster,Jul 7 2007, 08:12 AM

You can mail me one. I could use it.

You're not going to use it as a template and have them made are you? lol

I'll mail you one out. just send me a self addressed envelope and I'll send you one.

Jul 7, 2007 | 08:40 AM

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A little oil on the cap o-ring will help with cap removal.

Jul 7, 2007 | 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Burgman,Jul 7 2007, 08:40 AM

A little oil on the cap o-ring will help with cap removal.

Doesn't work. Tried it.

I think this is how it works. Plastic is more sensative to heat than aluminum. So the plastic expands more when it's hot, locking the cap on the valve cover.

Just my theory. Either way my cap is a B#$ch to get off, especially after running the canyons or the track.