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Stripped out oil filler caps

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Keaton, Sep 5, 2016.

  1. Keaton

    Keaton New Member

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    So I just finished the 2nd gear fix and I'm putting everything back together and these stubborn oil filler caps stripped out on me. I let PB blaster stay on them for a good 3 hours and they still wouldn't budge.... So I'm wondering how I'm supposed to get these things off!?!? And is there a possible way of filling it up with out removing them? Haha might be a silly question.

    Thanks for the insight!
     
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    There's only 1 oil filler cap on the engine, on the top of the clutch cover.
     
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    Sorry, I'm talking about where I fill the middle and final gear
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Remind everyone that you are working on an XJ1100 (it's got quite a lot that's different about it compared to the other shaft-driven XJs). Putting that in your signature is helpful.

    You've tried penetrating oil, now try a bit of heat.
     
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    Oh baby!!!! They're off! Chisel and hammer! I'll put the bike in my sig!
     
    Keaton, Sep 5, 2016
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    Throw away the old plug and replace it. They are a standard 14mm thread. You can get them with hex heads so they are easier to remove. The OEM plug with the allen socket are a PITA.
    The rear diff uses the same plug, get one for it also.
     
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