oil cap 01 fiesta

[perry123]

I have a 01 fiesta zetec. The oil cap will not come off. How can i do it?

[aleekat]

You're not the only one. https://www.google.com/search?q=01+f...utf-8&oe=utf-8

[perry123]

Originally Posted by aleekat

You're not the only one. https://www.google.com/search?q=01+f...utf-8&oe=utf-8

mine is not a pull out one . you turn clockwise to close till it clicks. anticlockwise to open
Like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-ZETEC...item2c7e7da29c

Tried first thing in morning before starting and after driving. Tried a cloth for more grip and used some wd 40 oil around it. won't budge

[aleekat]

Originally Posted by perry123

mine is not a pull out one . you turn clockwise to close till it clicks. anticlockwise to open
Like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-ZETEC...item2c7e7da29c

Tried first thing in morning before starting and after driving. Tried a cloth for more grip and used some wd 40 oil around it. won't budge

Had a dodge that just kept clicking trying to remove it. Go buy a new cap because you'll bust yours up removing it. First answer was how I removed mine. Scroll down for a drawing. http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/g...mming-off.html

[perry123]

Originally Posted by aleekat

Had a dodge that just kept clicking trying to remove it. Go buy a new cap because you'll bust yours up removing it. First answer was how I removed mine. Scroll down for a drawing. http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/g...mming-off.html

Mine only clicks when turned clockwise i.e to close. Won't budge or click anticlockwise

[aleekat]

Then my guess is there is a rubber seal that over time, heat, etc has bonded to the cover. Have you tried removing it when the engine is hot? Other that that. Small taps with a block of wood with a hammer or big pair of pliers. Like I said earlier, have a spare handy.

[perry123]

Originally Posted by aleekat

Then my guess is there is a rubber seal that over time, heat, etc has bonded to the cover. Have you tried removing it when the engine is hot? Other that that. Small taps with a block of wood with a hammer or big pair of pliers. Like I said earlier, have a spare handy.

tried hot and cold

[Crvett69]

if its due for a oil change take it to a shop and let them get it loose when they do the oil change. bet they just put a large set of slip jaw pliers on and turn, will come loose or break

[perry123]

not oil change just want to top up

[Crvett69]

i would say you have several options, take it to a minute lube type place or your mechanic and ask them to get it loose for you, use a large slip nose pliers or piece of wood and a hammer or a strap wrench, or remove valve cover and take it to someone that can get it off for you like a machine shop. i would use the wood and hammer or the slip nose pliers myself and if you break it you would have to replace it anyway. might want to get a new one first so you don't have to stuff a rag in the hole while you drive down to get a new cap

[perry123]

Originally Posted by Crvett69

i would say you have several options, take it to a minute lube type place or your mechanic and ask them to get it loose for you, use a large slip nose pliers or piece of wood and a hammer or a strap wrench, or remove valve cover and take it to someone that can get it off for you like a machine shop. i would use the wood and hammer or the slip nose pliers myself and if you break it you would have to replace it anyway. might want to get a new one first so you don't have to stuff a rag in the hole while you drive down to get a new cap

Got it. many thanks. Used a piece of wood and a rubber mallet like
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blackspur-HM...2818310&sr=1-3 to loosen and then got it open with hand and a cloth around it

The cap is ok does not seem damaged. Closed and opened it several times to check.. Thanks guys