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Old 05-24-2015, 11:45 AM
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oil filler cap

whilst I was out checking my oil I noticed this , , do you think this would cause any problems with the running of the car , or will it be ok with it being sealed ?

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Old 05-24-2015, 12:08 PM
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looks like its sealed ok , but I thought id get peoples opinions tbh, I know its a £10 part, so its not expensive to buy new ,
all tho looks like ive another problem gearbox related will post separate on that one .

I go on holiday when I come back she bitches about it , go figure
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if it was leaking air you would probably hear it whistling. I'd suspect it was fine though
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Hell Yea , mine was throwing codes like crazy , replaced , cleared the codes, done, but mines is a 06 also
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Old 05-24-2015, 02:26 PM
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not throwing any codes up it just looks rubbish
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The part that is cracked is just the handle. It is outside the sealing ring. Supposed to make it purdy.
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That's not a fatal flaw, but you should replace the cap when it's convenient to do so. Sooner rather than later, but don't take Uber instead of drive your car.
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I replaced mine some time ago too.Stupid mechanic broke it when changing my oil.But life goes on.
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I replaced mine some time ago too.Stupid mechanic broke it when changing my oil.But life goes on.
Seriously?! YOU replaced it? I would've made him replace it...
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I would bet tech response 101......"It was broken when the vehicle came in" caused the owner to replace the damaged part.

I spent 15 yrs hearing "this or that" broke from age, or was broken prior to repair (including stripped threads), from dealers/indys/oil change shops.

In the past 20 yrs of DIY EVERYTHING on Vipers/ZR1s/BMWs, a total of ZERO item have stripped or broken from age during repairs.

Could it be careless techs were screwing stuff up?
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