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[Rich]

Hello!

Has anyone developed any probs with their sprung loaded oil filter cap? (UCE engine).

I have undertaken a couple of oil and filter changes without problem but this evening it won't reassemble - and for the life of me I can't see why.

Anyway it's Saturday evening so I'm not standing out there any longer and having a beer until I can think of another approach.

Any suggestions gratefully received.

[Leon Novello]

A good idea, Rich, walk away and have a rest, usually solutions come easily when having a spell, rather than staying with it and getting frustrated.

[ric]

For some reason only known to REI, the central shaft section of the spring cap assembly has a sharp ridge where it changes diameter.
This can not damage the O ring (you know, that very important tiny little thing responsible for maintaining engine oil pressure) but also permits other parts of the assembly as well as the O ring itself to catch on the step which can prevent the spring cap assembly unit from fully compressing unless its tightened down almost square to the engine.

[Rich]

Thanks Leon. This morning it looks as if the filler cap rim might have become buckled! A new one might help.

[ric]

NB should have read
This can not only damage the O ring...