Oil filler neck loose

[thejinx]

As my knowledge of air cooled engines grows and my confidence in tackling repairs gets better I notice my oil filler neck is loose always thought it normal. As I say my knowledge is expanding and I know know this is wrong. I see there is a tool to remove and tighten this but is there a diy way of doing it whilst the engine is still in?

Also I notice after a journey oil sat in the area underneath the filler neck. Could the fact that it is loose be a factor in the oil being where it's is? Cheers

 

[T2 Brinky]

i would blame the neck being loose causing this

i used a pointy pair of pliers in the open position to sit in the groves then twisted

not as good as the tool but needs must

 

[thejinx]

Cheers. I was thinking that but reading into it people were talking about making special tools etc. To be honest I'm a bit of a tool freak at the moment so doesn't take much to get my buying a gadget. :roll:

 

[StuF]

Mine was a little loose too so replaced the securing bolt and washer

Parts from Machine 7


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[thejinx]

Cheers I will check that out

 

[thejinx]

Tried to remove it today. Using pliers. Really not working. Seems to be stuck. May need to get the tool although looking at fashioning something similar to a metal ruler but slightly thicker.

Update. Used a grinder to get a piece of metal down to the right size but couldn't get purchase on it. Long and short. Bought the tool :evil:

 

[Happystamps]

Aye, I couldn't do mine either. I'm not sure if I replaced the whole stand in the end, or just ignored it.