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rs16i oil cap dont line up

Old 28-02-2006, 02:30 PM
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Default rs16i oil cap dont line up

I have an rs16ooi rocker with the original oil cap.problem is when it is on
the fin on the top goes in the horizontal or sideways position which means it does not replicate the fins on the rocker which are vertical
as far as i can tell it is correct cap and ford stamped on back and small oil can emblem on cap.no pics at mo camera fooked.has anyone out there got any idea.cheers.
Old 01-03-2006, 11:18 PM
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Hello mate, i think you'll find most if not all RSi caps wont line up exactly with the rocker cover fins, just how they were made i guess
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anyone got a pic of the orginal cap as i think mines off a VW
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Originally Posted by Brookesy
anyone got a pic of the orginal cap as i think mines off a VW
Here you go mate

Old 02-03-2006, 03:03 PM
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Cheers Graphite, that cap looks nothing like mine

Old 02-03-2006, 08:04 PM
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original Rs16i filler caps same as graphite's

Old 05-03-2006, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by GraphiteGray
Originally Posted by Brookesy
anyone got a pic of the orginal cap as i think mines off a VW
Here you go mate

same cap as mine only mine when its on is sideways
Old 05-03-2006, 05:53 PM
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what about the oil cap rubber seal.what is the best cap to use one from?
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Originally Posted by dave knight
what about the oil cap rubber seal.what is the best cap to use one from?
i always use one from a Mk2 golf filler cap, just pop down Halfrauds and get a cheapie one to pinch the seal off
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cheers
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mine was the same as graphites and used to line up fine

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Originally Posted by Red16
mine was the same as graphites and used to line up fine

Nice rocker cover
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GraphiteGray cheers, painted it up n flogged it on ebay when i got my RS16
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how much did u get for it red ?
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Ive seen painted RSi rocker covers go for around £70 upwards on ebay

Ive got a nice blue one with polished lettering which i bought off a mate cost him around £90 to get it done

If only i could remember where i put it
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