Great MOD: Audi R8 oil cap for D2

[The_Laird]

Originally Posted by briang9

some folk have too much time on their hands oh and too much money too I guess

You'll notice the differemce when your kids leave home! There'll be more of both.

[briang9]

Only problem is by the time that happens I will be so old all I will be able to do is sit in a corner dribbling into my special blanket, and if still able to drive probably have a Honda

[The_Laird]

Not neccessarily, Brian. After all, David and I both have an S8 (and a special blanket!), even if I do drive like Captain Slow a lot of the time!

[M-A8]

Great mod, I think it looks great, well done

[The_Laird]

Unfortunately, they don't always get it right

[tintin]

Bummer….but I'm sure you'll be letting them know . Postman Pat is waiting for me collect mine when I get back from Glasgow…hopefully it's right.

[notorious]

The right one should have handle aligned exactly with metal lungs at the bottom of the cap. Like on your old cap.

Modification is very easy. Just open the handle in two parts with a plastic wedge, like an old credit card or trim removal tool.

[The_Laird]

But don't I then have to cut slots in it?

[notorious]

Yes, there are 4 slots to cut.
Opening is the most difficult part.
Don't use metal tool to pry off the cap.
Only use plastic, so there will be no scratches.

After opening:

With a pencil mark the bottom of the cap with 4 spots where the slots should be.
Then transfer those 4 marks to the top of the cap.
Then cut slots in the top of the cap with a thin file or with a Dremel tool.

[The_Laird]

That's better!