SKI DOO OIL TANK CAP... A $14.99 alternative

TRS · Dec 9, 2014

The 2015 BRP e-tec cap(519000273) is an alternative for venting our oil tank. It's a clean install, pulls zero vacuum to open and does not leak when tipped. Used a mighty vac to vacuum test and tipped the sled on its side for 10 min. No leak. Direct replacement, I ordered 5 today. $14.99 retail.

Edit: forgot the picture

Snowmow · Dec 9, 2014

Excellent.

rmscustom · Dec 9, 2014

Always on top of things TRS!

How does it vent better than the Poo cap?

TRS · Dec 9, 2014

rmscustom said:
Always on top of things TRS!

How does it vent better than the Poo cap?

It doesn't have a ball in the cap to activate the valve. It is an all new design, it may have been on their '14 also. I was in the shop and saw it on a '15 and thought "I need to investigate this"

Edit: couple benefits, no holes drilled in the tank and no added hoses to mess with. The recesses will surely make removal of those stubborn caps easier.

rmscustom · Dec 9, 2014

Sounds good... I'll have to get a few. Did the Geo mod last spring (with a bigger hole than he did) and while I didn't have a problem with the little bit of riding I got after I did it I tipped one on its side in the shop last weekend and it took about 15min to get a dribble to come out. I'm thinking once the oil is engine bay warm it will come out faster.

Pro-8250 · Dec 9, 2014

800 PRO RMK

Hey thanks TRS! I trust you had a good summer. We did turn up the oilier on sons 2013 LE when new, but I have not yet on my 2014. (450 miles now).
What would you suggest for the our 2013, and 2014?
Sent you a PM.

bryceraisanen · Dec 9, 2014

I would be real curious to know how long BRP has been running that cap...

longlugs · Dec 9, 2014

Awesome. I was considering ordering the Paaso Racing cap, but this is a much cheaper alternative. Any idea what mechanism the cap uses for a check valve?

TRS · Dec 9, 2014

bryceraisanen said:
I would be real curious to know how long BRP has been running that cap...

A little research tonight, BRP started using it on 2013 models eliminating the vent hose. I am told this is not the leaky vent cap of old. 10 minutes on its side in a warm shop should attest to that.

TRS · Dec 9, 2014

longlugs said:
Awesome. I was considering ordering the Paaso Racing cap, but this is a much cheaper alternative. Any idea what mechanism the cap uses for a check valve?

I didn't dissect it. But looks to be a rubber type flapper.

fastmnstealth · Dec 9, 2014

Looks like they have been using the cap for quite awhile.

The following is a link to a 2009 600 etec http://www.dannersales.com/fiche_se...Snowmobiles&make=Ski-Doo&year=2009&fveh=26291

What I find interesting is that it still has an additional vent AND check valve. It seems to have been eliminated in the newer sleds though.

I just stumbled across the 2009. I'm sure there are more *earlier* applications...I just didn't check.

mountainhorse · Dec 9, 2014

Nice find Tony

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TRS · Dec 9, 2014

fastmnstealth said:
Looks like they have been using the cap for quite awhile.

The following is a link to a 2009 600 etec http://www.dannersales.com/fiche_se...Snowmobiles&make=Ski-Doo&year=2009&fveh=26291

What I find interesting is that it still has an additional vent AND check valve. It seems to have been eliminated in the newer sleds though.

I just stumbled across the 2009. I'm sure there are more *earlier* applications...I just didn't check.

From what I have been told tonight, they quit sending out replacement tanks with the vent line and moved to this replacement cap.
All I really know is it worked in the shop and I am replacing caps on all 3 of my PROs. If they have been on the '13 and '14 and leaked, I would have heard about it from my riding buddies. Most are in the Doo camp. They are annal about things of that nature.

Snowmow · Dec 9, 2014

TRS said:
The 2015 BRP e-tec cap(519000273) is an alternative for venting our oil tank. It's a clean install, pulls zero vacuum to open and does not leak when tipped. Used a mighty vac to vacuum test and tipped the sled on its side for 10 min. No leak. Direct replacement, I ordered 5 today. $14.99 retail.

Edit: forgot the picture

Dissect one so we all know what kinda system is in the cap!!!!

TRS · Dec 9, 2014

Snowmow said:
Dissect one so we all know what kinda system is in the cap!!!!

Nope, won't happen here.

Snowmow · Dec 9, 2014

TRS said:
Nope, won't happen here.

Your no fun.

Butta · Dec 10, 2014

Ordered 2! Thanks!

sledneck_03 · Dec 10, 2014

DAMNIT. damn cat belt, now a ski-doo oil cap!? what will people think when im topping up my oil in the parking lot?!

rmscustom · Dec 10, 2014

sledneck_03 said:
DAMNIT. damn cat belt, now a ski-doo oil cap!? what will people think when im topping up my oil in the parking lot?!

Don't forget the Doo ski rubbers and thermostat.

MORSNO · Dec 10, 2014

sledneck_03 said:
DAMNIT. damn cat belt, now a ski-doo oil cap!? what will people think when im topping up my oil in the parking lot?!

Poo Doo Cat! If it works better for you, why not!

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