Martin32 Posted December 8, 2004 Posted December 8, 2004 Collected my S1 around 3weeks ago, first Elise I've had and very pleased with it.......but.......checked the oil the other day and it was a little short from the full so thought I would top it up, but cant remove the filler cap? Am I just been a fool, is there some special way to remove it, all I'm doing is trying to unscrew it? Tried it when cold and when hot, just worried I may do some damage if I give it too much wellie! Can anyone help?
Mark H Posted December 8, 2004 Posted December 8, 2004 I've had this problem before when I didnt line the cap up perfectly when putting it back on and thus it didnt screw down the guides properly. Only way I could get it off was with some big grips, there is no rocket science way to do it, should just twist off like any normal Rover engine.
Steve J Posted December 8, 2004 Posted December 8, 2004 Mine seems to get stuck tight too, even when I only do it up finger tight. No special technique, just brute strength. You could try a Boa if you don't want to damage the cap.
Daniel Posted December 8, 2004 Posted December 8, 2004 No special technique, just brute strength.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Elise can't be for girls then if you need muscles to even undo the oil cap
PeterField Posted December 8, 2004 Posted December 8, 2004 As Steve says try a baby boa (Halfrauds £4.99). Useful little tool for the money (Mine was also stuck fast when I bought the car)
Martin32 Posted December 8, 2004 Author Posted December 8, 2004 Bought the baby boa, and hay presto – success Good tool and well worth the 4.99 Thanks everyone.
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