Paul Dickens Posted May 7, 2003 Share Posted May 7, 2003 I have a problem of oil spraying from the top of the swirl tower. It seems to be coming from the main cap of the tower and the swivel bit on top of that, that the dip stick screws into. Has anyone else had this problem? The rubber rings seem to be in good condition, but it does swivel very freely and I wouldn't think it air tight. Any ideas The Original MANGO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAP Posted May 7, 2003 Share Posted May 7, 2003 It shouldn't swivel, the large cap should tighten up if you screw it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dickens Posted May 7, 2003 Author Share Posted May 7, 2003 OAP Are you saying the smaller cap that the breather pipe comes out of shouldn't swivel when tightend up? The Original MANGO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted May 7, 2003 Share Posted May 7, 2003 yes he is. all should be tight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAP Posted May 8, 2003 Share Posted May 8, 2003 Fred was ahead of me. Yes, all should be tight otherwise you will get oil spray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dickens Posted May 8, 2003 Author Share Posted May 8, 2003 Thanks chaps, have now spoken to caterham, seems they have re-designed the "cap" for the swirl tower because it used to vibrate loose so lets hope that does the job. The Original MANGO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossybee Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 BTTT for my own benefit Ssssssssssscottish SssssssssuperSssssssssnot! 😬 😬 😬 Scotland - North Of The Smoke AO 😬 😬 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative bluenose Posted October 30, 2006 Area Representative Share Posted October 30, 2006 I think I have just solved this on mine. The O ring on the swivel part was too small a cross section, so I got a slightly larger one and it is OK now. When I tighten the cap the swivel section is now tight and no oil is leaking out. I did this after getting a replacement O ring set from Caterham. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted October 31, 2006 Leadership Team Share Posted October 31, 2006 have now spoken to caterham, seems they have re-designed the "cap" for the swirl tower because it used to vibrate looseYes they have, but having had both I'd stick to the original design by choice! Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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