Bad Oil Filter Bolts

[tweeleft]

Hello Gang
I got a issue with "The Winter Project". Seem the oil filter bolt is rounded, and the PO cut a slot for a flat blade but it won't budge. Has anyone had to cut their filter housing to remove the bolt?

[trbig]

So you've tried the usual vice grips, pipe wrench, etc? If/when you get it off, Partsnmore.com has new ones for $17.

[crazy steve]

If you can get the bolt out without completely trashing it, they can be repaired and eliminate the problem of the too-small bolt head.

I've turned the existing head down to 1/2", reversed a 1/2" die and cut a short thread on it. Thread on a 1/2" nut (3/4"/19mm head) then braze the nut on. You do need to remove the check valve to do this so the heat doesn't destroy the spring, but you now have a larger head with better leverage for removal...

If you don't want to do this, always use a 6-point socket to change the filter, that helps a bunch....

[jetmechmarty]

If you don't want to do this, always use a 6-point socket to change the filter, that helps a bunch....

A torque wrench isn't a bad idea either.

[MPittma100]

Oil Filter Bolt

Definitely replace it or modify as suggested. If there is enough of the bolt head left, a stud remover tool might work.

May have to spot weld a nut onto the existing bolt head if all else fails.

Mike

[tweeleft]

Thx, Guys
I do have the replacement parts. Was thinking I'd have to cut around the bolt to releive the pressure and spin it out. I'll see about a welder

[RUSH]

Get yourself a wood chisel and a hammer.
Use the chisel and hammer to break the bolt loose. Hit in the direction to unscrew the bolt.

[tweeleft]

Thx Guys. Got it with the old hammer and chizel

[Yahman]

Not to change the subject, but is that a XJ seat on your XS?

I hate the seat on my XJ, most uncomfortable seat I've ever had on a motorcycle. I picked up another seat pan and I'm in the process of modifying it. Hopefully it will be better when I get done.

Ride safe,
Larry

[crazy steve]

You'd never get a XJ seat to fit without extensive mods to both the seat and the frame, but that may be a XJ cover on a XS seat....

[JCW]

Definitely replace it or modify as suggested. If there is enough of the bolt head left, a stud remover tool might work.

May have to spot weld a nut onto the existing bolt head if all else fails.

Mike

I've welded larger nuts to oil filter bolts on all my old bikes.

Seems like one of the requisites for all the used bikes I buy is overtorqued oil filter bolt with rounded off the edges.