Oil Cap Self-Destruction! Has anyone seen this?
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Originally Posted by Muz,Nov 30 2004, 01:30 AM
Check under your bonnet liner for oil saturation.
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Originally Posted by nzaizar,Nov 30 2004, 01:22 AM
Coraldoc had his cap break in a similar manner
Here's a photo:
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Originally Posted by SSS 01,Nov 29 2004, 05:22 PM
Those metal oil caps made by race manufacturers serve a purpose.
"Although genuine-part plastic caps are used on almost all race engines for the Civic and other similar vehicles, these components are prone to breakage as a result of vibration. It is for this reason, and not simply for aesthetics, that this oil-filler cap is employed."
Although the only reason I bought mine was for aesthetics.