Author Topic: Oil filler cap help ? (Read 2492 times)

guest5669 · « **on:** October 03, 2015, 10:10:06 PM »

Hi Guys

Ive tried to get the oil filler cap off, God it's so tight who ever tightened it before I purchased the car has over done it, and it's impossible. Anyone got any idea's without damaging the cap itself?

harry22673 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 03, 2015, 11:09:45 PM »

I've found that just really turning it works
I had to get it off to put my mugen one on and it just takes a lot of turning

monkeydave · « **Reply #2 on:** October 04, 2015, 12:05:25 AM »

or just run the car it comes off easier when hot

guest5669 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 04, 2015, 08:49:17 AM »

Nope it's not happening guys tried both, even my mate can't get it off?

tonytan · « **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2015, 09:52:15 AM »

Use a pair of water pump pliers with a rag wrapped round it to prevent damaging the plastic on the cap it definitely works reason why its so tight is because it has not been removed for such a long time the rubber seal on the cap bonds onto the metal of the can cover either the previous owner has never had to top up with oil or just not checked the oil level.I believe its the former as most Jazz's do not need topping up of oil in between services!!