Asked Renner for a new oil cap for a 1995 3000GT VR4. Walked out with part number MN143845.

- It looks a lot different than mine. Instead of the white-lettered "OIL" cap I have, this is an all-black cap that reads "ENGINE OIL" and has the typical oil symbol (ie ) below that instead of saying "OPEN -->" like my current cap.

- The oil cap came with no gasket. I read through a handful of posts on 3SI about leaking caps and replacing the cap, and not a single person said anything about needing to request the gasket separately.

Does it sound like I even got the right part? I doubt a new cap is gonna do me much good if I'm re-using the old gasket. (Unless this cap I got is a new design that makes a better seal even with an old gasket?) I basically thought the reason to get a new cap was to get a new gasket.

When you buy a new oil cap it should already have the gasket in it. The new oil caps don't look like the one that originally came with the 3/S. They look slightly different. Your description sounds right. I can't seem to find a pic of it anywhere. I'm guessing you'll be fine if you just put the new one on.

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New cap looks like this:
http://mn3s.org/members/steve-1.jpg But it should have some writing on it.

Old cap:
http://mn3s.org/members/mark2.jpg

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Maybe Mitsu changed something? This was a sealed-bag part from the dealer. ????????



You mean, with the gasket from my old cap?



Thanks Curt, yep, that top one looks like the new one I got.

I too purchased a new one like that, but wasn't real impressed with the look or fit. It came in a sealed bag, but if memory serves, the gasket came with it. In the end, I opted for an after market one, and used the gasket with that one. Regardless, you should have received a gasket. I'd give Marilyn a call over at Renner and ask about it. They may come separately and it could have been missed. DO NOT USE IT WITHOUT A GASKET.

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The new one should already have a gasket in it?? I'll look at mine tonight when I get home. I have new ones and old ones all over the place.

I think the new style do seal better than the old ones. At least they do when they are new.

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if the gasket is good on the old one (not torn up, and the cause for the leak) you can pry the "wings" towards the cap with a good sized plyers for some extra leak protection.

*giggle- leak protection*

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It should have come with one... It must have gotten swiped.

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I tried that and the wing broke off. Just my luck I guess.

Oh my, I just walked into a maxi pad discussion.

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