Stihl MS230 in use 5 years or so - the lever cap came away as I closed it after filling with oil, leaving the seal shut and only slightly leaking. Still, its knackered.
I can see how to buy a new one, but where will I find instructions on getting the old bits out and the new cap fitted? Have tried Googling and Asking Jeeves and eHow, etc.
Thank you.
Yes, they do that. The spanner sort is more robust than the tool- less.
Wrench the remains out with pliers, or a big screw extractor (the tapered LH corkscrews). Obviously it can be an issue drilling into a full petrol tank!
Buying a replacement needs a trip to a local Stihl dealer, or else eBay. Stihl have their head so far up their arse regarding on-line sales that it's dodgy to buiy anything Stihl on-line. It's either not genuine parts (most of it), dodgy traders who _don't_ have the Stihl retailer status they claim, or else small-scale and domestics selling the odd bit through eBay. It's one good reason to buy a Husqvarna instead.
If you want a decent Stihl dealer to deal with (if they haven't gone bust yet because Stihl has killed half their business), try George Carr in Bristol.
In message , muymalestado writes
Drill a couple of shallow holes and use 90deg. circlip pliers as a wrench.
regards
Thank you for responses. What I think about Stihl policy as well - but it is hard to see past them as quality makers. I have ordered a 'gen' part off ebay. We'll see.
The part has arrived from ebay, it seems to work, and is very straightforward to replace. Thanks for replies.
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