Oil Filler tube and cap
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Oil Filler tube and cap
I have a 2004 XK8 convertible with 26,000 miles. I can't get the cap off the oil filler tube and the tube turns when I try to loosen the cap. The car is leaking oil. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Last edited by GGG; 09-02-2015 at 09:44 AM. Reason: reduce font size
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The dipstick tube is supposed to be connected to the block, just under the valve cover, and then you should be able to twist or pull the cap out. At this point you don't have much to lose. Once you do get it out, put a little grease on the end, so this doesn't happen again. Also make sure you haven't bent the dipstick tube. That would give you the same problem......Be cool.....Mike
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The red cap is a disposable it has to be broke like certain caps on other products and a replacement is available. When I purchased my dipstick there was a couple spares in the package
Disregard this I was thinking transmission dip stick DUH!!!!
Disregard this I was thinking transmission dip stick DUH!!!!
Last edited by RCSign; 09-03-2015 at 11:39 AM.
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For the next time, try and hold the tube in place when you unscrew the oil filler cap so the whole thing does not come off again. Best of luck, keep us posted.
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JimmyL (06-01-2022)
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The dipstick tube is supposed to be connected to the block, just under the valve cover, and then you should be able to twist or pull the cap out. At this point you don't have much to lose. Once you do get it out, put a little grease on the end, so this doesn't happen again. Also make sure you haven't bent the dipstick tube. That would give you the same problem......Be cool.....Mike
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The leak must be coming from either a damaged filler tube or Valve Seal (item 7) in the Camshaft Cover. A temporary fix can probably be made with silicone after cleaning off the oil but it looks like replacement parts are inevitable.
I've never had to remove the filler tube on a 4.2 but it look as if it screws in rather than being a push fit ........?
Graham
Last edited by GGG; 09-03-2015 at 02:42 AM.
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mrplow58 (09-03-2015)
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So we are definitely talking Oil Filler Cap (item 8) on a 4.2 litre engine:
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The leak must be coming from either a damaged filler tube or Valve Seal (item 7) in the Camshaft Cover. A temporary fix can probably be made with silicone after cleaning off the oil but it looks like replacement parts are inevitable.
I've never had to remove the filler tube on a 4.2 but it look as if it screws in rather than being a push fit ........?
Graham
Attachment 118086
The leak must be coming from either a damaged filler tube or Valve Seal (item 7) in the Camshaft Cover. A temporary fix can probably be made with silicone after cleaning off the oil but it looks like replacement parts are inevitable.
I've never had to remove the filler tube on a 4.2 but it look as if it screws in rather than being a push fit ........?
Graham
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