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Old 08-15-2013 | 01:04 PM
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So the place I bought them from won't take them back any one have some stock covers ?? :/

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I have stock covers for D30 as D44 if you would like. I'm in ontario canada tho.
Old 08-15-2013 | 01:09 PM
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Did Ridler change ownership?; change foundries? ; just a bad batch of covers hit market? ( seems like a bad mold & machining of fill hole )

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Old 08-15-2013 | 02:02 PM
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I just installed mine prior to my Col and Moab trip. My fill cover tightened then right as I tried to torque it, it started spinning loose going deeper in. So now I have a very sight leak, but this pisses me off!
Old 08-15-2013 | 03:08 PM
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Could you replace it with a socket head cap screw? It looks like you could at least torque it and it might not protrude too much.
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Old 08-15-2013 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by BuckLisa
I just installed mine prior to my Col and Moab trip. My fill cover tightened then right as I tried to torque it, it started spinning loose going deeper in. So now I have a very sight leak, but this pisses me off!
Right it's crazy they should refund us

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Old 08-15-2013 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by holaCG
Could you replace it with a socket head cap screw? It looks like you could at least torque it and it might not protrude too much. <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=488497"/>
Yeah that may work I just have to carry another tool with me :/

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Old 08-15-2013 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by holaCG
Could you replace it with a socket head cap screw? It looks like you could at least torque it and it might not protrude too much.
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this x2 except ad and o-ring under the head.
Old 08-15-2013 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Maertz

this x2 except ad and o-ring under the head.
Just read on another forum; the fill plug will screw in until it would fall in. Apparently it's designed that way. The person advised to use plumber's tape on the threads and only screw in until flush with the cover.
Old 08-15-2013 | 06:32 PM
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Mine does not do such thing so maybe mines broke... But ill take the broken one if thats the case. Also use thread sealant and its fine. Teflon is a lubricant and not a good option.
Old 08-15-2013 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Maertz
Mine does not do such thing so maybe mines broke... But ill take the broken one if thats the case. Also use thread sealant and its fine. Teflon is a lubricant and not a good option.
Lol! Broken is better; yeah wish mine was broken



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