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Dan R

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Mine is sufficiently flexible to allow access to the cap with the tongue still in place.  In fact, the trailing edge of the tongue sort of 'latches' below the lip of the filler and is held out of the way during oil filling and level checking.

James

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Thats interesting, and very handy! Mine is, as you can see, completely different which makes oil checking and filling much more difficult.   So far i think the 2 options are as 7 Wonders has suggested to cut an inspection window in it, but this is on the assumption that i can remove the cap with it in place (Which admittedly ive not attempted yet), or alternatively to cut the tongue wide enough to access the whole cap in a large U shape. 

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Mine's a K-Series and I've no experience of Duratec engines, but can I ask why when topping up you need to fill the oil directly into the d/s tank rather than the standard engine top filler?

Stu.

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It's the oil check that is a pain on my R500. As you say you can add oil at the top of the engine. I am worried about cutting the tongue so will look for better fasteners that come apart easier.  Was think of the ones that have a centre part that you screw out and then the outer pulls out easily like the wheel arch liner mounts. No idea what their proper name is? Like these http://Car Body Trim Clips - WENTS Car Retainer Clips Universal Auto Clips Plastic Nylon Rivet Trim Clamp Car Door Bumper Fender Liner Sealing Strip Fixed Clips Fasteners Tools 100Pcs https://amzn.eu/d/cbCfsMO

Nick

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#10 Does yours 'Give' enough to remove the cap from underneath it? then potentially only needing to cut a window in the tongue as mentioned before? 

Im wondering if there are any other QR fasteners that are in ally or similar rather than plastic, for longevity

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These look to be an ideal solution but im unsure they will be available in the right size.  These are from an undertray kit for an Exige.  If anyone knows of anywhere that can supply something like this it would be handy!

 

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