Oil cap

[Goatz]

Hi guys,
very quick question.
Does your oil cap come off easy? I am referring to the cap on the engine where you fill with oil.
I have the 156 thp and it’s a b**ch to undo, I normally have to use a spanner. I am wondering if my pcv valve is failing, causing increased engine pressure. I have a oil leak from the rocker cover but had the gasket changed not that long ago by an Indy. I am thinking that increased pressure could have warped the rocker cover, in which case it’s not worth paying for another gasket replacement and replace the whole cover instead.

thanks

 

[Pedro]

My other half's fiat is the same got to use mole grips to undo it not sure about the vacuum pressure causing a problem as nearly all these plastic engine parts expand & crack with heat over time try smearing the inner top with a little grease then get the car hot let it go cold then see if it make's any difference

 

[Goatz]

Ok thanks I will give it a try.

 

[French Letter]

Yep, I use a pair of multi grips to remove. Not much pressure is required. Always been hard to do.