Stihl Chainsaw - how to replace oil filler cap?
muymalestado
it after filling with oil, leaving the seal shut and only slightly
leaking. Still, its knackered.
I can see how to buy a new one, but where will I find instructions on
getting the old bits out and the new cap fitted? Have tried Googling
and Asking Jeeves and eHow, etc.
Thank you.
Andy Dingley
> Stihl MS230 in use 5 years or so - the lever cap came away as I closed
> it after filling with oil, leaving the seal shut and only slightly
> leaking. Still, its knackered.
Yes, they do that. The spanner sort is more robust than the tool-
less.
Wrench the remains out with pliers, or a big screw extractor (the
tapered LH corkscrews). Obviously it can be an issue drilling into a
full petrol tank!
Buying a replacement needs a trip to a local Stihl dealer, or else
eBay. Stihl have their head so far up their arse regarding on-line
sales that it's dodgy to buiy anything Stihl on-line. It's either not
genuine parts (most of it), dodgy traders who _don't_ have the Stihl
retailer status they claim, or else small-scale and domestics selling
the odd bit through eBay. It's one good reason to buy a Husqvarna
instead.
If you want a decent Stihl dealer to deal with (if they haven't gone
bust yet because Stihl has killed half their business), try George
Carr in Bristol.
Tim Lamb
<29ef9a80-d2aa-400a...@m27g2000prj.googlegroups.com>,
muymalestado <p...@ecosse.net> writes
Drill a couple of shallow holes and use 90deg. circlip pliers as a
wrench.
regards
--
Tim Lamb
muymalestado
> Drill a couple of shallow holes and use 90deg. circlip pliers as a
> wrench.
> regards
> Tim Lamb
<etc: Andy Dingley>
Thank you for responses. What I think about Stihl policy as well -
but it is hard to see past them as quality makers. I have ordered a
'gen' part off ebay. We'll see.
muymalestado
straightforward to replace. Thanks for replies.