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Title: Oil Cap Extension problem!
Post by: hufcforpromotion on April 16, 2009, 08:43:42 pm
Hi All!
         Decided to remove my engine cover on the S3 to fit the ITG filter I have. Had the cover off the edition 30 I owned a couple of times so I new it takes a bit of force! I removed the oil cap to start with and after a good few pulls the cover came off. Whilst I was recovering the 4 rubber bungs I noticed the oil cap extension (plastic tube) was not sat straight and to my horror it pulled off from the top cover! Looking inside it looks like it is glued in place! Has anyone else had this problem? I am covered by audi breakdown so maybe get them to fix it! Not had a good day today and this tops it all off!  :sad:
 
Cheers John
Title: Re: Oil Cap Extension problem!
Post by: vwrascal on April 16, 2009, 09:21:38 pm
oh dear, breaking your new car already   :sad:   hope you get it sorted   :smiley:
Title: Re: Oil Cap Extension problem!
Post by: bacillus on April 16, 2009, 10:02:28 pm
I thought it screwed on with the glue to keep it secure...
Title: Re: Oil Cap Extension problem!
Post by: hufcforpromotion on April 16, 2009, 10:09:17 pm
Quote from: bacillus on April 16, 2009, 10:02:28 pm
I thought it screwed on with the glue to keep it secure...

Well mine just turns and turns! Audi are coming out in the morn to sort it out hopefully! Obviously it broke as I tried to remove the oil cap which was very stiff!!!
Title: Re: Oil Cap Extension problem!
Post by: hufcforpromotion on April 16, 2009, 10:10:25 pm
Looking on some other forums this tube can be removed and the cap can fit to the top cover as that has the keyway to accept the oil cap! Good idea if you are fitting a CAI.
Title: Re: Oil Cap Extension problem!
Post by: bacillus on April 16, 2009, 10:11:48 pm
Wow, hope it gets sorted tomorrow then. 
Title: Re: Oil Cap Extension problem!
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on April 17, 2009, 09:30:08 am
Mine came off just but the cap fit back on without the tube anyway, So not bothered about it just give me a good excuse for a cai now.
Title: Re: Oil Cap Extension problem!
Post by: hufcforpromotion on April 17, 2009, 05:20:29 pm
Car is now at Audi waiting for new rocker cover as the extension as part of the cover! 2 hours labour to fit! Lucky for me warrenty covers this! Something for everyone to watch out for when removing there engine cover in the future! My local audi garage gad not seen this before so maybe mine had a fault in it! Left the car with them and will get it back monday!
Title: Re: Oil Cap Extension problem!
Post by: bacillus on April 17, 2009, 07:34:26 pm
hmm, I've removed my engine cover on a few occassions with the oil cap on and encountered no problems...
Title: Re: Oil Cap Extension problem!
Post by: hufcforpromotion on April 17, 2009, 11:17:43 pm
Quote from: bacillus on April 17, 2009, 07:34:26 pm
hmm, I've removed my engine cover on a few occassions with the oil cap on and encountered no problems...

Me too mate on my edition 30 but this time damage was done! Probably was not glued very well to start off with!
Title: Re: Oil Cap Extension problem!
Post by: hufcforpromotion on April 17, 2009, 11:18:13 pm
Missing my car allready! Roll on monday!