Power steering fluid cap

[RT/10Dave]

Been reading on a few threads that there is a danger of the power steering cap working loose and spilling fluid all over the headers, thus causing a catastrophic engine fire... Any opions on this would be appreciated, my cap seems pretty sturdy and shows no signs of loosening, but should I attempt to purchase or fashion something to stop this from potentially happening? and if so what should I do?

Edited by RT/10Dave on Thursday 1st February 09:56

[V1PER]

I check mine every time i open the hood/bonnet..
I also have a piece of silicon hose coming of the top of the breather cap and tucked down facing the ground...

There are a few kits out there .....

www.roeracing.com/ProductCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=14&idproduct=188

I might still have some hose left will check....

A hose clamp and a piece of Alloy or somthing will stop the lid comeing off,Hose clamp around the lid and the alloy plate down the side of the bottle..

[RT/10Dave]

Thanks for the info Baz, I was considering putting a cable tie round underneath the bottle and tightening it up over the cap... might invest in one of those Roe Racing kits... a few quid for one of those would be highly more acceptable than losing the beast to an engine fire!

[Viper]

I've the Roe kit, looks good and work fine

you can buy direct from the guy who makes them (who supply Sean) and you can have a choice of finishes

[RT/10Dave]

Ordered one up...

[radders]

mine came off during a track day at Oulton park, the smoke it created was amazing but no fire luckily and the engine was very very hot!!!