How to get gasket back in the oil cap?
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Its swelled up. Replace the cap.
Looks like the cap on the S60R I used to own. Volvo sold replacement gaskets.
Maybe some “high mileage seal conditioners” hit it. Did you happen to be using a High Mileage oil?
Looks too stretched now, will probably pop back off again next time you take it off even if you managed to shoehorn it back on and get it back on the engine in place.
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Perhaps this is a result of the magic product that was in there?
Looks like a Toyota cap
Replace it
Replace it
Could the gasket be upside down?
Originally Posted By: Jooksing
Did not think gasket can swell that much. Thanks all.
They certainly can. I don't typically use high mileage oils, but from threads on here all (at least synthetic) oils have seal swelling additives and it shows up in gaskets. My Honda is a perfect example, when I have removed the valve cover to adjust the valves if the gasket comes out of the groove (which it always does) there is no way I can get it back in. I always have to replace the gasket with a new one no matter how good it may still look.
Did not think gasket can swell that much. Thanks all.
They certainly can. I don't typically use high mileage oils, but from threads on here all (at least synthetic) oils have seal swelling additives and it shows up in gaskets. My Honda is a perfect example, when I have removed the valve cover to adjust the valves if the gasket comes out of the groove (which it always does) there is no way I can get it back in. I always have to replace the gasket with a new one no matter how good it may still look.
Originally Posted By: Jooksing
Anyone know an easy way to get the gasket back in oil cap. It slipped off and its acting like the three stooges as I try to put it back on. So far tried using the valve cover to push it back but no cigar.
I had a similar situation with my rubber valve cover gaskets. They seemed way to long when i went to put them back on. I put them in my freezer just until they cooled down and firmed up a bit. They installed nice and easy and haven’t had any issues.
Anyone know an easy way to get the gasket back in oil cap. It slipped off and its acting like the three stooges as I try to put it back on. So far tried using the valve cover to push it back but no cigar.
I had a similar situation with my rubber valve cover gaskets. They seemed way to long when i went to put them back on. I put them in my freezer just until they cooled down and firmed up a bit. They installed nice and easy and haven’t had any issues.
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Originally Posted By: Jooksing
Anyone know an easy way to get the gasket back in oil cap. It slipped off and its acting like the three stooges as I try to put it back on. So far tried using the valve cover to push it back but no cigar.
I had a similar situation with my rubber valve cover gaskets. They seemed way to long when i went to put them back on. I put them in my freezer just until they cooled down and firmed up a bit. They installed nice and easy and haven’t had any issues.
Worth the try but did not work for me..surprised wife did not notice the oil seal in the freezer next to her ice cream =P
found out they sell at dealer for $3. On my way later to pick up. Thanks anyways.
Originally Posted By: Jooksing
Anyone know an easy way to get the gasket back in oil cap. It slipped off and its acting like the three stooges as I try to put it back on. So far tried using the valve cover to push it back but no cigar.
I had a similar situation with my rubber valve cover gaskets. They seemed way to long when i went to put them back on. I put them in my freezer just until they cooled down and firmed up a bit. They installed nice and easy and haven’t had any issues.
Worth the try but did not work for me..surprised wife did not notice the oil seal in the freezer next to her ice cream =P
found out they sell at dealer for $3. On my way later to pick up. Thanks anyways.
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