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i've been a f*** idiot - changed the oil, and forgot to put the filler cap back on, and now i've driven about 30miles and can't find the f*** thing. luckily, the oil pressure seemed ok and the engine sounded fine (oil level still fine also) but i don't want to drive the car again until i can get one for obvious reasons.

if someone has one, please, please let me know asap. ring me on 07852 198525. going to ring the local auto-factors and bmw dealer tomorrow to see if they can get one quickly.

didn't put in wanted section (i know...sorry) but it's really, really urgent. i need the car back very shortly, or i'm stuffed.

thanks

Ross.

will a petrol filler cap not fit in the oil filler caps place temp ? They look a simillar size fitting (please don't laugh its only a thought!) if you get stuck i have a old oil filler cap in the top of my tool box which you could have for the cost of the postage..edd..

if your desperate in need to use the car, use your petrol cap, it fits!!! and you can lock it too to stop people stealing the oil outa your engine... LOOOL


J

will it be fine to put cling film and a band over the petrol filler cap place until i can get a new one? what are the chances of petrol coming up and spilling out?

cheers

edd - i'll try and get one locally tomorrow morning, and if i can't get one, i'll PM you my address and paypal you some money over. can't thank you enough for the offer mate.

I did that at a trackday, covered the inside of my engine bay with oil! That's why I carry two spares now.

You could just cover the oil filler with plastic or something.

Rob will have some.

Jim

Im 99% sure you can use other bmw filler caps. Saw an m10 with an m42 or m50 cap.

Ive lost caps loads so dont feel too bad, driven quite far without one but it is messy!

hi guys, thanks for the responses. yes, it seems caps are universal...the cap from my dads E92 M3 fits...when i realised that i was quite a bit happier. i phoned the dealer and i'm getting one in for midday from them. it's only a few quid so no worries there. going to pick that up later and then thoroughly degrease my petrol cap