bstark Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 I can't seem to remove the oil filler cap on my xflow when the engine is hot - the cap seems to be in two parts, with a plastic 'top' that just comes off when the engine is hot leaving the rest of the cap in place (it seems to be filled with wire wool?). When cold, the cap is just a loose push fit, so I assume it is designed to expand, but it means that although I can check the oil level on a track day, I can't do anything about it if it gets a bit on the low side, unless I park in some shade and leave the car for several hours, missing sessions... Is there an alternative I can get to this cap, or do they 'all do that, Sir'? Bob Stark Supersprinter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastforward Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 I have noticed this too but have used the brute force approach and cleaned and oiled the surfaces regularly. Alternatives? don't know sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveP Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 I'd suggest that your cap is bust and you should get a new one. Mine is also filled with wire wool but it comes out cleanly from the rocker cover hot or cold. SteveP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstark Posted August 14, 2002 Author Share Posted August 14, 2002 hmmm... I may be naive, but I hadn't considered it might actually be simply knackered. Where does one get replacements? Obvious answer is Ford, but it's an old piece of kit by now... Bob Stark Supersprinter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashaughnessy Posted August 15, 2002 Share Posted August 15, 2002 My filler cap always puts up a fight but has never broken in two. I would also suggest yours is knackered. I'd be very surprised if Redline Components couldn't supply you with a new one, they have pretty much everything in stock. Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casbar Posted August 15, 2002 Share Posted August 15, 2002 Your cap is bust. The filler cap should come out as a whole, ie, top bit with the wire, filter and the cyl bottom half. Mine comes out hot or cold fine. I expect you can either get one from: Ford, Scrap yard (mk II escort) or I think Burtons do a trick ali one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budgie Posted August 15, 2002 Share Posted August 15, 2002 Yes Burtons do one,in addition to the ally one (which is expensive) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Den Posted August 15, 2002 Share Posted August 15, 2002 Talking of Burtons, their website seems to be down? Den 😬 - Self portrait - still unable to remove the smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted August 15, 2002 Share Posted August 15, 2002 Halfrauds sell them - about £3.50 They also do one with a breather pipe outlet on it. Steve www.Se7en-Up.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstark Posted August 16, 2002 Author Share Posted August 16, 2002 Fantastic! Thanks for all the help. Bob Stark Supersprinter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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