I agree with RwP, but then I've operated that way for years. Hence, most of my junk has been broken at one time or another. That's why I own 4 claw hammers, 1 ball-peen, 2 mauls& 3 rubber hammers.
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> On Dec 28, 2013, at 11:57 AM, Ralph Phillips <ralphp2@gmail.com> wrote:
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> I think the BF&I method is better - than removing the valve cover and then
> removing the oil filler cap.
>
> Before you do that, I'd pick up a new one.
>
> And suggestion to all here: If you do your own oil changes, step 1 is to
> remove the filler cap ... and if it's got enough miles, replace it during
> the oil/filter change.
>
> RwP
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> On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 11:55 AM, David Gersic <info@zaccaria-pinball.com>wrote:
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>>
>> '01 V6 - drained the oil to change it, and now I've got a stupid problem.
>> The
>> oil filler cap on the rocker cover is stuck. Turn it right, it clicks. Try
>> to
>> turn it left, and with great effort, it clicks, as the ratchet mechanism is
>> forced to turn the wrong way.
>>
>> Other than the basic Brute Force and Ignorance method of applying more
>> force
>> and destroying the cap in the process, any ideas?
>>
>>
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