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Aug 11, 2010 | 08:59 AM

millman

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From: Eastern Iowa

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

oil filler cap

changed my oil this morning and went to put oil in and cap won't come off just clicks as I turn it.any ideas?.I filled the crankcase through the PCV valve hole.

Aug 11, 2010 | 09:01 AM

Diesel

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Pop the plastic cap off and unscrew the threaded part with pliers. Than JB weld the cap to the metal threaded part, it will never do that again.

Aug 11, 2010 | 09:10 AM

TrekkerJmm

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From: N.J. Shore Area

Year: 1994

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Originally Posted by Diesel

Pop the plastic cap off and unscrew the threaded part with pliers. Than JB weld the cap to the metal threaded part, it will never do that again.

X2 thats what we did to my son in laws 89 and it works great...Tj

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