Problem With Oil Filter Bolts

[zje400ex]

has anyone else had a problem with the threads breaking?

[Sparky_20]

not if you torque them to 7ft lbs.

[casey_lamm]

Dido,

They are supposed to ...

Get a torque wrench and dont worry about it anymore.



Originally posted by Sparky_20
not if you torque them to 7ft lbs.

[dariusld]

Yes, not me though... not yet:devil:

[mat1977]

welcome to the club!I snapped one off,somehow got it out then purchase my first torque wrench that following weekend!

[xc_racer1]

i had the same problem with the bolts at the back of the swingarm to stop the carrier from moving. u just tightened them to much. its only cheap aluminium

[JOEX]

Originally posted by xc_racer1
i had the same problem with the bolts at the back of the swingarm to stop the carrier from moving. u just tightened them to much. its only cheap aluminium
Over tighten something and blame the material? There are torque specs for a reason;)

The pinch bolts for the carrier have a spec of 15 ft. lbs.:)

[AtvMxRider]

Don't over tighten them and warm the engine up before you remove them and you won't have any problems

[zje400ex]

after i bought it i changed the oil and the oil filter cover bolts were on very tight. my dad had 2 help me and one broke. how much does a torque wrench run? we have a big one but it doesnt measure that low.

[casey_lamm]

Mine was $59.00

You can get them cheaper but I don't recommend it. Its a tool you will need with this bike...with tools you get what you pay for. Get a good one.


Also mine does 5 ft-lbs up to 100 foot lbs...

Dont worry about needing to go on the high end but you need one that goes down to five. Alot I have seen are 10-100 or 10-75

You need 5 - something

Hope this helps


Hardware stores, Lowes, Home Depot, and auto parts store typically have them. Also sears. Walmart does sometimes, but they look very cheap...i dont think I would buy one of those.


Originally posted by zje400ex
after i bought it i changed the oil and the oil filter cover bolts were on very tight. my dad had 2 help me and one broke. how much does a torque wrench run? we have a big one but it doesnt measure that low.

[AtvMxRider]

You don't need a torque wrench to change your oil. Just don't tighten the bolts too tight. Just snug them up and you will be fine.

[zrpilot]

Also don't forget an inch-lb torque wrench. I simply torque them to 48 in-lb (lighter then spec, but I'm consistant.

[honda300EXtreme]

like stated above... dont overtighten just snug if you dont have a torque wrench...

[MO-EX-RIDER]

Originally posted by honda300EXtreme
like stated above... dont overtighten just snug if you dont have a torque wrench...

and add a drop or 2 of blue loc tite for added assurance:D

[bayou boy]

i have a friend who thinks everything should be tighened with the biggest wrench possible and as tight as it can go...needless to say he stripped both of his. it is an ez fix though. at auto zone they have the heli coil type inserts, but it is more like a little spring. just buy the kit and the drill bit size recommended drill it out re tap it and use the tool provided to thread the insert in. after that you are good to go. i fixed his it really didnt take too long. but like said above everything has its limit and with aluminum it is very ez to overtighten. btw the red loctite is a better choice:devil:

[JOEX]

I don't recommend loc tight on those bolts.....

[AtvMxRider]

Originally posted by MO-EX-RIDER
and add a drop or 2 of blue loc tite for added assurance:D

[zje400ex]

thanks for the info...my dad said the heli coil will fix it 2. im gonna try that soon whenever i get the chance.

[stalefish_132]

has anyone ever striped out the longer bolt on the oil filter cover?
a friend of a friend of mine did, he'll remain nameless:chinese:

[zje400ex]

Originally posted by stalefish_132
has anyone ever striped out the longer bolt on the oil filter cover?
a friend of a friend of mine did, he'll remain nameless:chinese:


the longer bolt is the one i striped out

[Ace Sixx]

Originally posted by JOEX
I don't recommend loc tight on those bolts.....

Loctite 222 (purple) is perfectly acceptable on these bolts.

[AtvMxRider]

Originally posted by Ace Sixx
Loctite 222 (purple) is perfectly acceptable on these bolts.


There is NO need for loctite of anykind on these bolts they are not that tight.

[JOEX]

Originally posted by Ace Sixx
Loctite 222 (purple) is perfectly acceptable on these bolts.
Maybe so but I still don't recommend using it due to the many accounts of people snapping and stripping these bolts.