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Just got a set of Scott Drake underhood dressup caps

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Old May 1, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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Just got a set of Scott Drake underhood dressup caps

I just got a set of Scott Drake caps for the radiator, washer fluid, brake fluid, PS fluid, oil fill, and and a dipstick handle from partscheap.com. It's nice to have a complete set that all matches. They look really good.

If anybody needs an MGW radiator cap and/or oil filler cap, PM me and maybe we can do a deal.
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Old May 1, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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You asked for it!
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Old May 1, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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You asked for it!
LOL I was just thinking the same thing!
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Old May 1, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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I'd like to see some pics also! Those pieces look really great on the website.
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Old May 1, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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I too installed this kit last week ... and I haven't taken any pics yet

they do look good though! adds a good amount of bling under the hood in one shot!
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Old May 2, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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Curse you Tom and Rich, curse you both. I'll get you.. and your little dogs too! I suppose I deserved that, but I really hate that mocking banner. Here's a pic. I make no promises about its quality. I do wrenches, not digital photos.

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/attach...1&d=1178159034

Last edited by Northwest GT; Mar 6, 2008 at 08:04 PM.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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Any leaks with those covers???....may be too soon yet since you just got them....
I see they have some 'tips' on how to fix the covers if they leak.....hmmm

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Old May 2, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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Looks great, UMMMM, maybe I'll be doing some ordering!!1
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Old May 3, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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Dan, I've been driving around (freeway and town) for a few days now, and no leaks yet. The brake fluid reservoir cap re-uses the stock gasket, and the radiator cap is just a cover over the stock cap. So, I don't expect any leaks in those. All the caps are pretty nicely machined on their inner surfaces. The washer fluid cap has a nylon inner ring that seals it. The power steering fluid cap appears to seal very well. The dipstick top has an o-ring seal just like stock. If I see any leaks, I'll post.

Thanks Ron, they look nicer in person. The photo doesn't pick up the details. Actually, the photos on their website are much better than what I posted. The whole set is of course a little pricey, but I think it is worth it.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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Forgot to mention......they look nice...

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Old May 3, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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people are saying that they don't fit at all? they look nice though.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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Northwest GT, those look great! MUCH better than the stock pieces.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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Miikka, about fit, I can say that the radiator cap cover fit like a glove, but needs a dab of hi-temp silicone to keep it on. No problem. The oil fill cap fits like stock, no problem. The brake fluid reservoir cap with the stock gasket fits tight, but no problem. Actually, the tight fit is probably better than stock. The power steering reservoir cap fits fine. The washer fluid cap fits tight. I had to put a dab of vaseline around the sealing surface, and then it worked fine. I also had to put a drop of oil on the oil dipstick o-ring. But, I don't consider any of these things to be problems. They all work fine now.

Just remembered one thing. There are two tethers that retain the washer fluid and power steering fluid caps. They require a little wrestling but they fit right where the stock tethers went

They are well made pieces, and I would recommend them to anybody.
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Old May 5, 2007 | 08:09 AM
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Miikka, about fit, I can say that the radiator cap cover fit like a glove, but needs a dab of hi-temp silicone to keep it on. No problem. The oil fill cap fits like stock, no problem. The brake fluid reservoir cap with the stock gasket fits tight, but no problem. Actually, the tight fit is probably better than stock. The power steering reservoir cap fits fine. The washer fluid cap fits tight. I had to put a dab of vaseline around the sealing surface, and then it worked fine. I also had to put a drop of oil on the oil dipstick o-ring. But, I don't consider any of these things to be problems. They all work fine now.

Just remembered one thing. There are two tethers that retain the washer fluid and power steering fluid caps. They require a little wrestling but they fit right where the stock tethers went

They are well made pieces, and I would recommend them to anybody.
Ditto on everything Northwest said. I've had mine on for about two weeks. Only thing is the dipstick keeps popping out. I didn't put any oil on the o-ring, but wouldn't that just make it come out easier?
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Old May 5, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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Alex, I'm just guessing, but maybe you haven't gotten the dipstick to seat all the way down. It's tight, and when I first put it in it wasn't seated all the way down. After I lubed it and put it in and out a couple of times I got it to where it really bottomed out like the stock part. It should bottom out against the top of the dipstick tube.

Also, it is staying in there so far. No popping loose.
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Old May 5, 2007 | 01:14 PM
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Alex, I'm just guessing, but maybe you haven't gotten the dipstick to seat all the way down. It's tight, and when I first put it in it wasn't seated all the way down. After I lubed it and put it in and out a couple of times I got it to where it really bottomed out like the stock part. It should bottom out against the top of the dipstick tube.

Also, it is staying in there so far. No popping loose.
Woohoo...Thanks Joe, that did the trick. Just a bit of oil on the rubber grommet and it slips right in there. Appreciate the info...
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Old May 7, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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No sweat Alex. I just saw where you are based. Anywhere near K-town and Ramstein?
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Old May 8, 2007 | 04:33 AM
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No sweat Alex. I just saw where you are based. Anywhere near K-town and Ramstein?
LOL...I happen to be at Sembach TDY this week. I was at Ramstein for 6 years until last September when I moved north to Geilenkirchen.
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Old May 8, 2007 | 09:50 AM
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Well, happy landings. I had a few friends down in the Saarlandes. Nice area.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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The Scott Drake set is top notch!

Love it and it looks great...
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