Typical oil cap problem !!! HELP

[Kam88]

Hello everyone I have ed30 mk5 and the top of my oil cap is gone walkies really annoying

I remember people writing about it what is the best way to get it out and what would you replace It with ??? Audi R8 or what other options so this does not happen again ???

[K9]

Hello everyone I have ed30 mk5 and the top of my oil cap is gone walkies really annoying

I remember people writing about it what is the best way to get it out and what would you replace It with ??? Audi R8 or what other options so this does not happen again ???

go for a R8 oil cap, but remember that you will need to mod it so it sits stright with the engine cover. but can be used without any problems right as it is :)

[omeydz]

Do the porsche caps work too?

[stealthwolf]

I used a pair of slip nose pliers in the grooves and opened the cap to remove it.

[Kam88]

Already cut the engine cover can't be arsed to modify it anymore is there any other suggestions with regards to oil caps ? R8 and any other ?

[xjay1337]

Porsche oil caps fit fine.
To get the old lid off just use a screwdriver....

[muff1991]

my mates GTI lost its top cap, we used normal pliers opened up either side of the little lip in side the cone bit and twisted... worked perfectly and no risk of damaging anything else. (sorry couldn't explain very well haha)

[JENKO]

I have lost 5 so far... I have been told it might be the pressure release valve needs replacing ? as pressure is building up in the engine it has nowhere to go and the oil caps are a week point. I am currently driving around with a spare in the glove box at all times as I lose it that often!

[muff1991]

I have lost 5 so far... I have been told it might be the pressure release valve needs replacing ? as pressure is building up in the engine it has nowhere to go and the oil caps are a week point. I am currently driving around with a spare in the glove box at all times as I lose it that often!

Bingo... I would happily believe that, my mates PCV is on its way out which is likely the reason for the cap pinging off.

[Kam88]

r8 works like a treat