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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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Engine Cap OMG

Ooh boy i think i have a issue! I was trying to open my engine cap an part of it snapped inside i looked inside to see if i can see it but it is no where to be found? Is my engine going to break down? im a noobie so i have no clue whats in store for me please give me some feedback on what i should do thanks!
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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What exactly do you mean by engine cap? The hood? The oil cap? The plastic covering on the motor?

If you broke a piece of plastic on the engine cover, just make sure that its not stuck on any of the pullys anything.
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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My oil cap has a chip of it missing. No problems so far.
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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yes my oil cap has a chunk missing too hopefully no problems! i cant reach it or see it anywhere
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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need to go in and get it, or plastic will get jammed and torn up in a bad place
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 10:26 PM
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Dont start motor, Remove valve cover and get broken piece out.
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Dont start motor, Remove valve cover and get broken piece out.
This.
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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do not start the engine....how did it break ?
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 11:11 PM
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I guess now an aftermarket oil cap would actually be a functional mod for you haha. I just bought the Mugen for looks. lol
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