Super VXer
speaking of having to replenish oil often.. anyone else have trouble with getting their oil cap open? mine gets really really really stuck.. 9/10 times i cant open it by hand.. have asked others for help.. they couldnt get it open either.. ive started keeping a set of pipe wrench pliers in my vx to get the cap open after using a grip pad (aka mouse pad) and nearly sprained my wrist trying to open the stupid cap.. it was sore for like 3 days
anything i can do about that?
"Engineers believe if it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet"
Super VXer
Don't crank it down so tight. After the rubber washer makes contact, 1/4 turn or a little less is plenty to keep it in place.Originally Posted by etlsport
Super VXer
i dont think i crank it down very tight.. but ill try making sure i only go about 1/4 turn and see if that helps... thanks dub
Super VXer
I just heard on trucks 4x4 on Spike this weekend that oil burning is caused by the rings. But the rings only fail due to the different expansions rates of aluminum and steel.
'Zoid
The guy I talked to was at Engines Direct....they currently have some remanned 6VE1 engines on ebay...and apparently sell remanned engines across the Country to numerous dealers, etc
He mentioned they had to replace the stock rings with a different type to fix oil burning.....
Their crate engines are all new parts with upgrades for $3400 less core of $425, shipping is $150.....warranty 3 yrs/unlimited miles
Here is their 800 number: 1-800-998-2100
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