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  1. #1 My new oil cap is 90 degrees out. :( 
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    So, I decided to go easy for my first "mod", plus I really liked the look of it. Got the following oil cap off of Ebay IMG_0568.jpg The original cap is properly situated. IMG_0564.jpg So, does anyone else have this oil cap? Is the L67 part just a sticker? If so, can it be taken off put back on properly situated with 3M double sided super sticky tape? or do I call up the seller and ask for a different one?
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    Wow that sucks. Someone didn't get their coffee and donut that day.
    I don't have one but I'ld probably try prying first with a razor blade to catch the edge then get under it with a putty knife. Scrape both sides,sand a little bit, use some gel super glue and reposition.

    Doesn't really answer your question but if all fails, what the hell
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    Meh, contact for a replacement first... if they give you a hard time try fixing it yourself. If you cant fix it yourself open a claim on ebay, as long as they advertised that it would face forward correctly. If they didnt specify that I think you might be SOL as far as a defective or false advertising point because they never actually said it would face frontways when screwed on.
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    You do realize that all you need to do is remove the cap and start threading it in a different position right?
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    Quote Originally Posted by txslow6 View Post
    You do realize that all you need to do is remove the cap and start threading it in a different position right?
    The caps have the key way in the remember?
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    Quote Originally Posted by MoarkatsINmuhtrailer View Post
    The caps have the key way in the remember?
    What he said. There is only ONE position it will go in, it is not threaded, but rather it is keyed.
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    steam the sticker off as to not to ruin it. replace
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    Was I the only one that wants to ask. Was this from the ZZP store?
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    did you buy that used? i bought mine new off ebay, the sticker came with it, but it was not attached. the instructions said to install cap then place sticker.
    xp'd
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2001goldGTP View Post
    did you buy that used? i bought mine new off ebay, the sticker came with it, but it was not attached. the instructions said to install cap then place sticker.
    Who need's those???

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    Actually, the sticker was not even attached, but just semi stuck in place by a tiny amount of gook. I pulled it up, cleaned the surface, installed the cap, and then installed the sticker as per the unneeded instructions. Now all is well in fancy oil cap land. IMG_0570.jpg
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    Nice, disaster avoided today, good job Sir.
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    Quote Originally Posted by coolone View Post
    Who need's those???

    Lol
    You always need instructions, because sometimes its the only way to get the charcoal for the BBQ to light
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    Next mod is LED Tail lights. Just waiting for them to get here.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kilroy View Post
    Next mod is LED Tail lights. Just waiting for them to get here.
    Those are a piece of cake
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    Yeah the tail lights are easy, unscrew finger tabs then install new light. Takes about 15 minutes tops
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    if they dont light up, turn the plug around, and yes you can do it backwards...
    xp'd
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    Take photos of the tail lights when you get them installed
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