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albanianbenz
05-15-2005, 11:43 AM
So I decided to change my oil today and couldnt find the plastic cup thinngy to loosen the oil filter cap. Went ahead and tried to loosen it by hand and some how cracked it a little bit. Thinking everything was fine filled up oil and started car. Went to check everything and oil was spilling from crack on filter cap.

So can anyone help me on where to get it and if only the dealer has it does anyone have part number? Also now much does this run?
I dont want to drive my car like this and have more damage so I need one very soon. Thanx for the help.
CKlasse
05-15-2005, 02:04 PM
The part number is on the cap itself. However, I would go to a local machine shop or steel shop and get yourself a 'stainless steel' cap.

Denver stainless steel wanted to charge me tons of $$ unless I order 10 or more. :(
fastmayte
05-15-2005, 07:22 PM
hey, check with autozone for a tool to open it with. it looks like a cap and fits over the oil filter cap perfectly and u use a rachet with it. i've been using it for 2 years and never had a problem. u'll see it in the oil filter tools isle. take your old cap with u to match one.
CKlasse
05-15-2005, 07:43 PM
... or you can use your hand! :D :D
JRE320
05-15-2005, 08:25 PM
Did you try Importec? They might have one and will save you a lot of $$$.
albanianbenz
05-15-2005, 08:50 PM
thanx JRE they have it in stock for about $13:)
Luwin1026
05-15-2005, 08:58 PM
Kragen/Shucks/Checkers, Autozone, and Pep Boys carry them in different sizes - would probably set you back 6 bucks or so
1998K
05-16-2005, 12:09 AM
Originally posted by CKlasse
... or you can use your hand! :D :D

you are a strong man:)
alphanumeric
05-16-2005, 12:58 AM
mine is on so tight I can use my hand.

I bought one from one of those mentioned auto places and they do only cost 6bux or so..but finding the correct size is a different story.

the dealer charges 30bux for the correct size. that is if your really out of time or lazy to look for one.

im still stuck w\o one :bored:
albanianbenz
05-18-2005, 06:26 PM
I actually bought mine from dealership. They charged $14 and had it there next day. I thought it was going to be like $40 but no got lucky or somethin.