I avoid squeezing the cap as a thing. It doesn't to seem to solve the dimension problem, if the cap is too small along the entire cylinder. Plus the heating problems might persist. but IDK. YMMV. I have bent the fin to help it stay on in some cases. So
@stark1, am I to understand you got a 7 fin 4th gen as a substitute? Would you want an LE if they offered again? I am trying generate interest, if it helps get you closer to getting one.
That's my first test as well. I would examine the very edge of the tip as well.
It does lean towards a QC prob, from the sounds of it. Now being an LE, would you want it replaced with a non-LE? Would you wait for them to say generate a few to make good?
Especially on parts that rely on friction to stay in place. I had to sort this out with my cap order and they sent a replacement. Then I hear about the problems with the LE caps, then your 7 fin LE.
It would be nice just to buy some new caps and store them without considering IF they might fit old or new caps. We are special buyers who are buying on the component level, so I test them anyway and give Dynavap feedback ASAP so they can find and fix it early.