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oil cap.
Topic Started: Mon May 7, 2012 9:14 pm (1,583 Views)
rick 1
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ive noticed,like all most every other 190 ive owned that my oil cap is a right b*ich to get off.
and wont bundge unless you give it a good old thump.is there a reason for this?..
or is it just the design of the cap you cant get hold of it.
also i remember my old 2.6 had a diferant cap which was a doddle to get off
..like this one.

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is there any reason i cant fit one like this instead?
Edited by rick 1, Mon May 7, 2012 9:14 pm.
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Rich27
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I got a new one from the dealers, it did not cost £12.99 ;)
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mines a bitch to get off too, very tight..ted ^o)
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Paulossie
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Both of mine are a bugger to get off.
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I take mine off twice a year when i change the oil,and yes it is tight to remove,but i dont care.
Edited by Oil burner, Mon May 7, 2012 9:55 pm.
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They usually are a bugger to get off those ones with the shallowish grip.
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Just fit one with the better grip on top. Easy to get off. The new ones have a nice grip.
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Mine was a bugger to get off and had cracked, allowing some oil to mist over the rocker cover

New item, i think £5-6 last month from MB Oxford and very easy to get off
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£12.99 lmao lmao
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Great thread - Got same problem mate.

I worked with tractors for years so I shall be using my "two pieces of wood and a jolly good heeeeeve ho" method once, then I'll replace it with my new cap.
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I've got an oil cap off a 2.0 litre engine in my garage, you can have it. pm me if you want it Rick
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Just on a different note, I have a turbo 190E which when I rev to its red-line used to leak oil out the seal around the oil filler cap...

The cap wasn't loose, but it wasn't particularly tight either. Then I replaced it with one of those super-tight suckers and the leaking around the cap ceased. In fact you can replace just the seal alone, its part number is 111 018 00 80 and it's made by Victor Reinz.

I figured that under the oil filler cap is the timing chain which is flinging boiling hot thin oil directly at the cap and if you combine that with a bit of crank-case pressure (say from worn rings) the pressure in there makes this oil accumulating around the cap seal leak out. It only happens if you rev the **insert swear word here** out of the engine, but recognising this MB fits a super-tight oil cap.

Just my 2c worth.

Ian.



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The new one's have the ID in Yellow.
It's something to do with the hazardous material laws. :ermm:
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Cheapest fix for stubborn oil caps is...... a small off-cut of hardwood. Use it to knock the cap around the first half inch then it comes off really easily. I carry one in the boot. It also doubles as a solid base to place under the bottom of the jack should I have to change a wheel on a soft surface. Works for me.
Edited by twopointsix, Tue May 8, 2012 6:34 am.
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Yeah just got a new one myself for 3 euro, couldnt believe how easy it is to open and close,
http://seekpart24.com/febi/cap-oil-filler-3912?c=100379

Shipping was around 14 for a package so i got myself a driveshaft vibration damper as well
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cornershop
Mon May 7, 2012 10:45 pm
Mine was a bugger to get off and had cracked, allowing some oil to mist over the rocker cover

New item, i think £5-6 last month from MB Oxford and very easy to get off
Cheaper than I thought

http://www.mercedes-benz-parts.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&sku=A1110180302&Search=Go&page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&option=com_virtuemart
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Mon May 7, 2012 11:39 pm
I've got an oil cap off a 2.0 litre engine in my garage, you can have it. pm me if you want it Rick
cheers for the offer fella but at that price.i may as well buy a new one..
that way.you can keep yours in stock..


i quite like this one.because it has the nut on the top.
(not becauce its got "amg" written on it honest !!) :lol:
although its flipping exspensive.so i think im just gona buy a later model one.



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Edited by rick 1, Wed May 9, 2012 7:27 pm.
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Wed May 9, 2012 7:22 pm
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Mon May 7, 2012 11:39 pm
I've got an oil cap off a 2.0 litre engine in my garage, you can have it. pm me if you want it Rick
cheers for the offer fella but at that price.i may as well buy a new one..
that way.you can keep yours in stock..


i quite like this one.because it has the nut on the top.
(not becauce its got "amg" written on it honest !!) :lol:
although its flipping exspensive.so i think im just gona buy a later model one.



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Rick I want two of those now you have tempted me, do you know fit a 300 engine and the 2,516v mate.
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I have just looked at the more expencive one on ebay and it says it fits a 129 I expect it will fit most mercs,I quite fancy getting a couple.
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Wed May 9, 2012 7:32 pm
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Wed May 9, 2012 7:22 pm
Everton
Mon May 7, 2012 11:39 pm
I've got an oil cap off a 2.0 litre engine in my garage, you can have it. pm me if you want it Rick
cheers for the offer fella but at that price.i may as well buy a new one..
that way.you can keep yours in stock..


i quite like this one.because it has the nut on the top.
(not becauce its got "amg" written on it honest !!) :lol:
although its flipping exspensive.so i think im just gona buy a later model one.



Ebay link
Rick I want two of those now you have tempted me, do you know fit a 300 engine and the 2,516v mate.
um im not sure to be honest..im just assumeing it would.
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rick 1
Mon May 7, 2012 9:14 pm

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is there any reason i cant fit one like this instead?
That's the same as the one I have on my 2.5-16: Easy to open and close.
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rick 1
Wed May 9, 2012 7:37 pm
Paulossie
Wed May 9, 2012 7:32 pm
rick 1
Wed May 9, 2012 7:22 pm
Everton
Mon May 7, 2012 11:39 pm
I've got an oil cap off a 2.0 litre engine in my garage, you can have it. pm me if you want it Rick
cheers for the offer fella but at that price.i may as well buy a new one..
that way.you can keep yours in stock..


i quite like this one.because it has the nut on the top.
(not becauce its got "amg" written on it honest !!) :lol:
although its flipping exspensive.so i think im just gona buy a later model one.



Ebay link
Rick I want two of those now you have tempted me, do you know fit a 300 engine and the 2,516v mate.
um im not sure to be honest..im just assumeing it would.
Can anyone tell us how much there are from merc please.
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Wed May 9, 2012 7:38 pm
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Wed May 9, 2012 7:37 pm
Paulossie
Wed May 9, 2012 7:32 pm
rick 1
Wed May 9, 2012 7:22 pm
Everton
Mon May 7, 2012 11:39 pm
I've got an oil cap off a 2.0 litre engine in my garage, you can have it. pm me if you want it Rick
cheers for the offer fella but at that price.i may as well buy a new one..
that way.you can keep yours in stock..


i quite like this one.because it has the nut on the top.
(not becauce its got "amg" written on it honest !!) :lol:
although its flipping exspensive.so i think im just gona buy a later model one.



Ebay link
Rick I want two of those now you have tempted me, do you know fit a 300 engine and the 2,516v mate.
um im not sure to be honest..im just assumeing it would.
Can anyone tell us how much there are from merc please.
Just checked the CKS advert and it says it is for a1998 merc onwards, but the other mor expencive advert from germany says it will fit the 107,129,124 and loads of others but not the201,I might risk one for my SL from CKS I'v bought stuff off them before and thier not bad on small items and try it on the 190..
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Tue May 8, 2012 6:28 am
Cheapest fix for stubborn oil caps is...... a small off-cut of hardwood. Use it to knock the cap around the first half inch then it comes off really easily. I carry one in the boot. It also doubles as a solid base to place under the bottom of the jack should I have to change a wheel on a soft surface. Works for me.
Rubber mallet is my weapon of choice. :D
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Wed May 9, 2012 7:38 pm
rick 1
Wed May 9, 2012 7:37 pm
Paulossie
Wed May 9, 2012 7:32 pm
rick 1
Wed May 9, 2012 7:22 pm
Everton
Mon May 7, 2012 11:39 pm
I've got an oil cap off a 2.0 litre engine in my garage, you can have it. pm me if you want it Rick
cheers for the offer fella but at that price.i may as well buy a new one..
that way.you can keep yours in stock..


i quite like this one.because it has the nut on the top.
(not becauce its got "amg" written on it honest !!) :lol:
although its flipping exspensive.so i think im just gona buy a later model one.



Ebay link
Rick I want two of those now you have tempted me, do you know fit a 300 engine and the 2,516v mate.
um im not sure to be honest..im just assumeing it would.
Can anyone tell us how much there are from merc please.
See my post earlier in the thread - £3.83

http://www.mercedes-benz-parts.co.uk/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&sku=A1110180302&Search=Go&page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&option=com_virtuemart

Check on EPC shows it most engine types
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