On Sunday 08 October 2006 11:47 pm, Paul Dorsey wrote:
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> To: list (triumphs@autox.team.net)
> From: (dorpaul@negia.net)
> Subject: OIL FILTER O-RING CRAZY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> Date: 0/0/0 12:00:00a
>
> > List,
> > I've been trying to get on the stupid o-ring for 2 hours.
> > Does anyone have an tricks to get this rubber o-ring on the oil filter
> > head? It's suppose to get replaced at every oil filter change. But i
> > CAN'T GET IT TO STAY ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
> >
> > i WILL BE BUYING A SPIN0ON OIL FILTER SOON!!!!!!!!!!!1
> >
> > tHANKS,
> > pAUL dORSEY
> > 60 TR3
>
Paul,
Unless there is something wrong with either the rubber ring or the grove it
sits there is no "trick" required. The only problem is if there is already a
ring in place that I have heard. I guess you could cover it with a bit of
grease if it keeps falling out.
What I have done over the years is "never" pull the ring unless there is a
leak. I always use the one that is in place. And I have never had a leak and
have tons of spare rings that will never be used. I am guessing the one in
the 3 is over 20 years old.
Changing the filter is a bit of a mess but mine just spins off once I loosen
the rear bolt. Then after cleaning and a new filter, I just spin on the cover
until finger tight and then tighten. Very similar procedure to the spin on
oil filter procedure.
Bob
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