Alternative oil filler cap

[robertverhey]

Hi just wondering has anyone identified an alternative oil filler cap for a HC motor? It's the orange plastic, non- ratchet type. I know SJ sells them, but hoping for a quicker, cheaper local solution. Thanks in advance, robert

[AndyC]

I struggled, I was told by the person that knows, that it was a standard thread at the time. I scoured scrap yards but couldn't find anything to fit well, the closest was a Japanese car of a more modern era, where I had to thin the thread slightly as the thread rate was slightly different, but I'd guess if you can find a scrap yard with a selection of makes form the mid 80s, you'd be more likely than where I tried.

[robertverhey]

Thanks for that, yes I've already scoured the wrecking yard..... And ended up with a Toyota Camry cap, which, as you say, is close and does the job but not close enough!

The quest continues, if no joy I'll bite the (expensive) bullet at SJs

Robert