oil filter bolt

[airborneXS]

went to change my oil and stripped the hell out of my oil filter bolt. never even got it loose so i think im just not gonna change the filter this oil change....

[jjz28]

Will it not come off with vice grips? If you can get a hold, maybe you could take a grinder and grind of the side a little to get a good bite. Just a thought, i have had to do that before and i belive partsnmore sells the bolt.

[airborneXS]

i could get it with vice grips, but i dont want to take it off until i get a new one and since its my only transportation at the moment, i will wait on it. the filter has only gone through one oil cycle so it wont kill it to just chill in the housing until i get a new bolt this week.

[Joab]

i could get it with vice grips, but i dont want to take it off until i get a new one and since its my only transportation at the moment, i will wait on it. the filter has only gone through one oil cycle so it wont kill it to just chill in the housing until i get a new bolt this week.

The Clymer states to change the oil filter every other oil change anyhow I do believe. Of course, with all the other problems people point out with the book, that could be wrong as well...

[WSL91]

Pretty hard to get a good square grip with the vice grips as the bolt head is not flush with the rest of the casting and you can't get on it square. I have the same problem and I've decided to sacrifice mine and have a new bolt here now for the next oil change. Next time its whatever it takes

[Joab]

I still haven't managed to get mine off...I am just hoping and praying there is a really, really good filter in there...

[airborneXS]

WSL91, im going to do the same...i screwed it up a bit last oil change and remember thinking i should order another one but forgot.

joab, i usually just change my filter every oil change on all my vehicles, ive had trucks race cars and now bikes, just a little 'peace of mind', as filters arent expensive. however i did put some marvel mystery oil and motul motorcycle engine restorer before changing the oil, and ran it a few times ( ran, not ride, big difference ) before changing the oil, and with the change got most of it out but if not mistaken, the filter housing holds about a half quart so im sure some of that stuff is still in there...

[Joab]

WSL91, im going to do the same...i screwed it up a bit last oil change and remember thinking i should order another one but forgot.

joab, i usually just change my filter every oil change on all my vehicles, ive had trucks race cars and now bikes, just a little 'peace of mind', as filters arent expensive. however i did put some marvel mystery oil and motul motorcycle engine restorer before changing the oil, and ran it a few times ( ran, not ride, big difference ) before changing the oil, and with the change got most of it out but if not mistaken, the filter housing holds about a half quart so im sure some of that stuff is still in there...

That is probably the best policy anyhow, just wanted to let you know if you miss one oil change, it will probably be ok

[jamak]

oil filter bolt

This has happened to many guys, and there have been as many posts as to the solution. I ground down the edges of the bolt with a Dremel to the next smallest(11mm) size, and managed to get it off. There was a smart post about taking the old, mangled bolt and welding a larger head on the end; more leverage. I've still got that bolt, but never got around to the mod. I just learned to go easy on the install.

[daveyg]

On my xj650 I ended up using a 1" step drill to take the head off after getting a new bolt. The new bolt I got from the stealership had a much deeper head, the hex was about 1/2" deep

[Guest]

anti seize?

does anyone use anti seize on the oil filter bolt when you put it back together.? does it work? I used some on the top plug for the front and rear drive shaft. i will see if it comes out better the next time.