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Re: Oil Filter

Posted by sgtslag on Jan 04, 2012; 4:39pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Oil-Filter-tp3632141p3632353.html

While it is not required that both O-rings be changed, every time, you do get a new pair with every filter.  I changed mine each time.  Compare the old, and the new, carefully.  I always found that the old rings were shrunken/smaller, compared to the new.  They never leaked, but it was easy to replace both, so I always did.

I used a small, blade screwdriver to pry the small one out of its groove, on the bolt.  Be sure to wet both O-rings with oil, before placing them on the bolt, and within the housing, to ensure a good seal.

Check the receiver bolt, sticking out of the block.  It is the hollow bolt that the filter housing bolt screws into.  Make sure it is screwed into the block, securely.  They sometimes work loose.  The receiver bolt has flat sides, which allows you to grip it with a channel lock pliers.  It does not need to be torqued much, just snugged.  Cheers!
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