Engine Oil Filler Grate - Works Loose
Section2
Group
21
No.
0029
Year
00
Month
03
S7O/V7O/V7O XC/C7O
2000 Partly
Campaign No. 98
Engine oil filler grate, inspection
Background
An oil filler grate is located in the engine oil filler neck of certain model year 2000 vehicles. In rare instances this grate may become loose. The following inspection must be performed to check the oil filler grate.
Engine oil filler grate, inspection
Inspection of Oil filler grate
Remove Oil Filler Cap 1
Inspect : look to see if oil filler grate is visible.
If VISIBLE: proceed to next step.
If NOT visible - take a magnet and insert it into the filler neck. Move magnet in all directions including passing the magnet over oil puddles. Remove magnet and check magnet for metal shavings.
If the oil filler grate is not visible and metal shavings are present contact your Regional FTS or the Technical Hot-line.
If the oil filler grate is not visible, and no metal shavings are present inspection completed. Using tire chalk, place an X across the top of the oil filler cap.
Checking the oil filler grate 2
Tool Needed; Hammer with a rubber handle. Handle diameter must be 30-40 mm (1.16-1.57 inches).
Note!
Do not hit the oil filler grate with the hammer.
Insert the handle into the filler neck.
Push down on hammer, and at the same time observe grate to see/feel if loose.
If necessary, repeat a second time.
If grate is NOT loose - inspection is complete. Using tire chalk, place an X across the top of the oil filler cap.
If grate IS loose - proceed to the next step.
Removing the oil filler grate 3
Covering the oil filler sleeve
Install tape on the filler neck to protect cap sealing surface. Use two layers of duct tape.
When performing this operation, take all precautions necessary to protect the cap sealing surface.
Caution!
Failure to cover the oil filler neck could result in damage to the sealing surface and require its replacement.
Bending attachment 4
Note!
The following illustrations do not show the protective tape. The tape must remain in place throughout the entire procedure.
Insert screwdriver behind the attachment. Bend attachment 45 degrees inward.
Making kinks 5
Using a small chisel, make a mark on both sides of the center louver. Mark should be in-line with the straight cut side of the louver.
See Illustration.
Grab attachment with a pair of channel locks. 6
Using a flat blade screwdriver, press down on one of the marks, at the same time, bend grate over with channel locks.
Folding the oil filler grate 7
Move screwdriver to other side if necessary. Fold grate in half.
Removing the oil filler grate and masking tape 8
Grab grate with channel locks. Carefully move the grate up and down and from side to side until second attachment loosens.
Remove grate.
Remove protective tape. Carefully inspect cap sealing surface for damage.
Check for any metal shavings, remove using a magnet. Using tire chalk, place an X across the top of the oil filler cap.