kapows Posted April 4, 2020 Report Share Posted April 4, 2020 Hello All Yup, i lost the darn engine filler cap on my 1999 honda accord manual coupe. Any ideas what i could use as a cheap replacement? i like the aluminium ones! but i dont know if they'll fit! Dont want to spend too much...cant believe i lost it..i didnt screw it on props...drove off... Thanks the lord the Hondas are such good cars wow. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted April 5, 2020 Moderators Report Share Posted April 5, 2020 Did it spray much oil out ? I presume you didn't go far before you realised? If so, then have you had a good check around the engine particularly on top of the lower engine bay covers?...big torch !! It may have stuck down there. I think it is the same as a number of models, presumably you have the F series engine? 15610-P2A-000 seems to be the one, genuine ones about 25 quid. Dont forget you need the rubber seal too if not included in the package, certainly with a genuine honda cap probably will be extra.15613-PC6-000 Amayama do the genuine cap for about 12 quid including shipping, the seal about 8 quid including shipping...potential for import cost but still cheap compared with Cox for instance Amazon do replacement caps, as do most of the motor factors, Europarts etc.. Wait for someone else to confirm numbers from their parts books though before rushing off and buying it ! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted April 5, 2020 Moderators Report Share Posted April 5, 2020 10 hours ago, kapows said: Any ideas what i could use as a cheap replacement? i like the aluminium ones! but i dont know if they'll fit! https://www.ratsport.com/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=22132047 Yes, they fit and are a worthwhile investment. The plastic ones have a tendency to disintegrate so losing it might be a blessing in disguise. Just over a tenner for a replacement cap that adds a bit of bling and won't wear out seems a bargain to me! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted April 5, 2020 Administrators Report Share Posted April 5, 2020 13 hours ago, kapows said: Dont want to spend too much...cant believe i lost it..i didnt screw it on props...drove off.. The majority of Honda oil filler caps are interchangeable, anyway if you're after a cheap solution (not recommended) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Engine-Oil-Filler-Cap-Cover-Fit-Honda-Civic-CR-V-Element-Accord-Odyssey-Acura-UK/372976242758? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted April 5, 2020 Moderators Report Share Posted April 5, 2020 29 minutes ago, hughezee said: if you're after a cheap solution (not recommended) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Engine-Oil-Filler-Cap-Cover-Fit-Honda-Civic-CR-V-Element-Accord-Odyssey-Acura-UK/372976242758? For the extra few quid, i'd go for the aluminium one! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapows Posted April 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2020 You guys are fantastic honestly :)))) The oil cap might have been lost for either 2 hours, or 2 weeks. I dont know which. But there is oil all under the bonnet and everywhere. But these Hondas just keep going i love em. Thanks for the links and advice. Im gonna need to oil change i think seeing as though its all leaked out. Gonna need to wash the engine bay but weary of the electrics. Im going for the Aluminium one 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted April 5, 2020 Administrators Report Share Posted April 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, Laird_Scooby said: For the extra few quid, i'd go for the aluminium one! Great suggestion by Dave, but I prefer the genuine plastic ones as they don't get stuck or stupidly hot, so if you ever need to remove it when the engine is warm i.e oil change time. just be careful, still a nice bit of bling though. 😃 3 minutes ago, kapows said: You guys are fantastic honestly :)))) We are always happy to help 👍 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted April 5, 2020 Moderators Report Share Posted April 5, 2020 Did you check around , and under, under the manifolds, on top of lower engine covers??? Just in case its hiding in the black goo !!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapows Posted April 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2020 I forgot about that haha im going to check right now! I was up in moors and i think its come off there THB but wait im gonna go out and have a look....gloved and masked up 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted April 5, 2020 Moderators Report Share Posted April 5, 2020 1 minute ago, hughezee said: 11 minutes ago, Laird_Scooby said: Great suggestion by Dave, but I prefer the genuine plastic ones as they don't get stuck or stupidly hot, so if you ever need to remove it when the engine is warm i.e oil change time. just be careful, still a nice bit of bling though. 😃 Yeah, i forgot to mention you need a cloth/rag to remove it when the engine is hot. Does get quite warm but doesn't drop lumps of plastic into the rocker cover like i saw one plastic OE cap do when it disintegrated! 😮 Mine's been on for at least 8 years, no problems at all. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted April 5, 2020 Administrators Report Share Posted April 5, 2020 Just now, kapows said: I forgot about that haha im going to check right now! I was up in moors and i think its come off there THB but wait im gonna go out and have a look....gloved and masked up Good suggestion by Pete, but knowing the 4 potters that area of the back of the engine where its likely to go is pretty open and free of snags, still worth a sniff though. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapows Posted April 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2020 Thanks All I ordered the aluminium part. Couldnt find the plastic one at all Appreciate all your comments on this chaps, truly a massive quick help. Kind Regards, Stay Safe 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted April 5, 2020 Moderators Report Share Posted April 5, 2020 Glad to help! I haven't tried it myself but apparently the Screwfix Degreaser is very good for cleaning engine bays when diluted 10:1 https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-heavy-duty-degreaser-5ltr/88668 In a 2 gallon/10L bucket, add 1L of it and then 9L of water, use a brush to work it onto and lift the oil/grease then hose off gently. Allegedly it's safe to wash away like this and having seen some results on a 40 year old engine (photos anyway) it seems to do well. Should be easier to protect the electrics using a brush to work it in and a gentle hose to wash it away. Also good for cleaning drives and pathways of oil so it says in the blurb about it. Double-check the mix ratio as i'm only going on what i was told by someone who recommended it to me after cleaning his (40 year old) engine bay with it. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayhoath83 Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 Buy the hexagonal aluminium caps they are great as you can undo with a wrench when they are hot i think i bought my fake mugen one for a fiver 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted April 10, 2020 Moderators Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 I've used a Boa Constrictor on mine a few times.............. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted April 11, 2020 Moderators Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOA-Constrictor-Strap-Wrench-10-160mm-BOASTD/332667365897 There's also a Baby Boa available, have lost mine so might replace it : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Baby-Boa-Constrictor-Strap-Wrench-Capacity-100mm-BOABABY/362837754847 See? They do exist! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted April 11, 2020 Moderators Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 9 minutes ago, Laird_Scooby said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOA-Constrictor-Strap-Wrench-10-160mm-BOASTD/332667365897 There's also a Baby Boa available, have lost mine so might replace it : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Baby-Boa-Constrictor-Strap-Wrench-Capacity-100mm-BOABABY/362837754847 See? They do exist! Not snake oil then ! 😁 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayhoath83 Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Is that the one that Tommy from ground force used to advertise😆 Handy little gadget 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted April 11, 2020 Moderators Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 6 minutes ago, jayhoath83 said: Is that the one that Tommy from ground force used to advertise Pass? I bought them from the Snap-On man about 20 years ago, one friday when i was in the workshop for a change! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapows Posted April 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 Hi Everyone! Hope you're all well. Thought i'd give you an emergency fix - just incase.. So i had some urgent driving to do, Mobil 2000 10W40 in hand and staring at my engine bay thinking to myself what i can do to plug that hole... Turns out the cap for the Mobil oil is a perfect fit! I filled the car up with the remaining oil and plugged it using the oil cap and.....it stayed on! Even after 2-3 hours of driving it never came off. The post is slow so my aluminium cap is taking a while but its arrived today so will fit that on and keep the Mobil cap around too just incase haha Thanks for the engine bay wash tips! will be giving that a go soon :) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapows Posted April 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 UPDATE! So...it turns out the Mobil oil cap didnt last too long. After two days of driving, today being the third, it has popped off. ON THE PLUS SIDE - Yup....i found the old oil cap! it was sat next to the dipstick" I promise i looked through hell and high water for this and it did not turn up...now its just sitting there staring at me ON THE NOT SO GOOD SIDE OF THINGS The aluminium cap arrived and it does not fit at all. Considering i opened it, chucked away the packaging and tried screwing it on to no avail, i cant send it back. Will hold onto it but it just doesnt screw all the way in. Oh and my engine looks different to Laird Scoobys pic above 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted April 16, 2020 Moderators Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 12 minutes ago, kapows said: The aluminium cap arrived and it does not fit at all. Considering i opened it, chucked away the packaging and tried screwing it on to no avail, i cant send it back. Will hold onto it but it just doesnt screw all the way in. Mine took a few times if tightening it as far as it would go, leaving it a few days then removing it, cleaning it then refitting it before it fitted properly. Because the threads on the plastic cap aren't as sharp on the edges, it tends to build up dirt in the threads so they need to be clean to get the cap in properly. 12 minutes ago, kapows said: Oh and my engine looks different to Laird Scoobys pic above I'd be surprised it looked the same unless you own an early Legend! Mines the C27 as per my signature. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted April 16, 2020 Administrators Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 Shame about the new cap I did wonder if it would fit TBH should have checked, least you've found the original one though fella 👍 7 minutes ago, kapows said: Oh and my engine looks different to Laird Scoobys pic above Scooby AKA Dave has a C27 V6 engine, but if you want to sell the cap drop me PM, would look nice in my MK1 legend engine bay. 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted April 16, 2020 Moderators Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, hughezee said: Shame about the new cap I did wonder if it would fit TBH See my comments about mine Stu ^^^^^ i suspect his is no different. They do look nice in the C27 rocker cover though! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted April 16, 2020 Administrators Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Laird_Scooby said: I'd be surprised it looked the same unless you own an early Legend! Just swapped all my caps around, J30, C27, F23 engines all fit each other perfectly, so it should fit in theory but that's eBay for you.🙄 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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