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oil cap 01 fiesta
I have a 01 fiesta zetec. The oil cap will not come off. How can i do it?
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05-27-2015, 03:16 PM | #2 | |
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Re: oil cap 01 fiesta
You're not the only one. https://www.google.com/search?q=01+f...utf-8&oe=utf-8
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Re: oil cap 01 fiesta
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Like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-ZETEC...item2c7e7da29c Tried first thing in morning before starting and after driving. Tried a cloth for more grip and used some wd 40 oil around it. won't budge |
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Re: oil cap 01 fiesta
Then my guess is there is a rubber seal that over time, heat, etc has bonded to the cover. Have you tried removing it when the engine is hot? Other that that. Small taps with a block of wood with a hammer or big pair of pliers. Like I said earlier, have a spare handy.
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Re: oil cap 01 fiesta
if its due for a oil change take it to a shop and let them get it loose when they do the oil change. bet they just put a large set of slip jaw pliers on and turn, will come loose or break
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05-28-2015, 05:24 AM | #9 | |
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Re: oil cap 01 fiesta
not oil change just want to top up
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05-28-2015, 07:14 AM | #10 | |
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Re: oil cap 01 fiesta
i would say you have several options, take it to a minute lube type place or your mechanic and ask them to get it loose for you, use a large slip nose pliers or piece of wood and a hammer or a strap wrench, or remove valve cover and take it to someone that can get it off for you like a machine shop. i would use the wood and hammer or the slip nose pliers myself and if you break it you would have to replace it anyway. might want to get a new one first so you don't have to stuff a rag in the hole while you drive down to get a new cap
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blackspur-HM...2818310&sr=1-3 to loosen and then got it open with hand and a cloth around it The cap is ok does not seem damaged. Closed and opened it several times to check.. Thanks guys |
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