Clutch revoir cap.

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Is your clutch revoir cap split?

Yes it is
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No it isn't
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What cap is this then
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Post Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:05 pm

It seems a common issue on all E30's I have had. At some point the cap must have been screwed on too tight and split the cap.
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Post Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:52 pm

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Post Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:52 pm

ok who asked what cap then ??
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Post Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:53 pm

Mines split :( :( !!!!!
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Post Fri Jul 01, 2005 1:23 pm

mines split to :(

Hopefully moisture getting in wont affect the fluid will it?
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Post Fri Jul 01, 2005 1:25 pm

Adam318i wrote:mines split to :(

Hopefully moisture getting in wont affect the fluid will it?
It will.

I bought a new one i think it was like 3 pounds.

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Post Fri Jul 01, 2005 1:30 pm

Adam318i wrote:mines split to :(

Hopefully moisture getting in wont affect the fluid will it?
It will, but the cap doesn't seal it from the atmosphere anyway, just stops crap falling in, so don't worry too much about it :)

EDIT> also stops the fluid spilling out (probably it's most important function thinking about it)
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Post Fri Jul 01, 2005 1:42 pm

Yes and no (new one)
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Post Fri Jul 01, 2005 4:29 pm

mine is fine, never had a problem
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Post Fri Jul 01, 2005 4:31 pm

mines sweet
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Post Sat Jul 02, 2005 5:31 am

I did notice replacement caps on Eurocarparts.com at Ԛ£2.35 +VAt but with the fiver dispatch charge it is not worth it unless you have a list of items to order.
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Post Sat Jul 02, 2005 8:39 am

just got a good one from the breakers, did'nt cost a thing :D
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Post Sat Jul 02, 2005 2:35 pm

The clutch resevoir cap has split on nearly every E30 I've had.
Forget the OE cap and keep your eyes open for suitable caps on other cars in the scrapyard. Tree of mine have caps from the clutch resevoir of early BL Metros, which fit perfectly.
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Post Sat Jul 02, 2005 2:38 pm

had one fitted to mine the other day for Ԛ£2.50!
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Post Sat Jul 02, 2005 9:56 pm

Brianmoooore wrote: Forget the OE cap and keep your eyes open for suitable caps on other cars in the scrapyard. Tree of mine have caps from the clutch resevoir of early BL Metros, which fit perfectly.
Like they are common in scrapyards now!