Hi, Just a reminder to you all to be careful, even with a simple job!
I have just started to change the oil & filter on my latest FJ. The previous person who serviced the bike made the classic mistake of trapping the side stand wire under the oil filter housing, then overtightening it as it would have weeped oil thus cracking it. The evidence is clear as the wire is double wrapped with insulating tape!
I have just ordered a new housing (£59.00).
I am sure this issue has come up before, but I hope this reminder saves someone else a problem.
Kind Regards
Martin
Quote from: uan271 on October 04, 2012, 01:25:16 PM
Hi, Just a reminder to you all to be careful, even with a simple job!
I have just started to change the oil & filter on my latest FJ. The previous person who serviced the bike made the classic mistake of trapping the side stand wire under the oil filter housing, then overtightening it as it would have weeped oil thus cracking it. The evidence is clear as the wire is double wrapped with insulating tape!
I have just ordered a new housing (£59.00).
I am sure this issue has come up before, but I hope this reminder saves someone else a problem.
Kind Regards
Martin
Should've gone with an RPM spin-on adapter, IMHO. :unknown:
Should've gone with an RPM spin-on adapter, IMHO. :unknown:
Thats a fair and reasonable point, but I am planning to keep this bike as standard as possible!
Quote from: uan271 on October 04, 2012, 01:37:22 PM
Should've gone with an RPM spin-on adapter, IMHO. :unknown:
Thats a fair and reasonable point, but I am planning to keep this bike as standard as possible!
Get the adapter and put the housing on the shelf like I did. If for some ungodly reason I want to go back, I can. I think I would perfer to extract all my teeth with pliers before I do though.
rpm adapter makes it so much easier for filter changes, and dousn't stand out like you think when fitted ,
rpm adapter looks better IMHO and functions better, keep the original in the parts bin :)
remember Original does not = good or functional, its just what they could afford when they built the bike.
Lots of things you can do to an already good bike but I have to say the Spin on filter change is great to say the least. Makes oil changing a pleasant and quick operation and it looks good to boot. Put the stock stuff in a box and give it to the next owner if they want to use it.. They won't...... 10 out of 10 rating.
Hi Movenon & all you other guys who have responded. Its seems a pretty conclusive and convincing set of views. Clearly I am a little out of date! I have not owned an FJ for about 7 years, so I have some catching up to do. Now that you have explained the merits of this conversion I will definitely convert to this system.
Once again thanks to you all.
Martin
Quote from: uan271 on October 05, 2012, 06:11:13 AM
Hi Movenon & all you other guys who have responded. Its seems a pretty conclusive and convincing set of views. Clearly I am a little out of date! I have not owned an FJ for about 7 years, so I have some catching up to do. Now that you have explained the merits of this conversion I will definitely convert to this system.
Once again thanks to you all.
Martin
:good: You won't regret it, IMO.
Several good filters are available in black, so it's not something that stands out as modified.
Agree on the change to the spin on adapter. Just fitted mine and would be quite happy to send on my original housing to anyone in need.
Fitted the black K&N 303 filter and it looks fine. If you like a bit of sparkle you can get the chrome one.
Good service from RPM. :good2:
WARNING , stay away from rpm , it improves your Fj , randy has the best service , too many fantastic Fj items you. will/must have , , very addictive, you have been warned :good2:
if you're gonna stick with the stock filter housing, don't even think about touching that phillips head drain screw. it'll strip out in no time.
Quote from: mst3kguy on October 07, 2012, 08:30:33 PM
if you're gonna stick with the stock filter housing, don't even think about touching that phillips head drain screw. it'll strip out in no time.
Yep, if you are gonna stay stock then just JB weld that screw in place.... It will end that way give a little time, and fill in the Philips as well so anyone else won't try to remove what was JB welded in....
Quote from: FJmonkey on October 08, 2012, 12:32:22 AM
Quote from: mst3kguy on October 07, 2012, 08:30:33 PM
if you're gonna stick with the stock filter housing, don't even think about touching that phillips head drain screw. it'll strip out in no time.
Yep, if you are gonna stay stock then just JB weld that screw in place.... It will end that way give a little time, and fill in the Philips as well so anyone else won't try to remove what was JB welded in....
Hi FJmonkey,
You have all thoroughly convinced me to change to an RPM spin on, but in the meantime I am sorry to show my ignorance, but what exactly is JB welding?
Martin
JB weld is the brand name of an epoxy like product that is really tough. You have similar products in you country, just different names.
Quote from: FJmonkey on October 08, 2012, 01:36:40 PM
JB weld is the brand name of an epoxy like product that is really tough. You have similar products in you country, just different names.
OK, I am with you now, thanks for that.
Take care,
Martin
have jbw here, not bad stuff for a Yankee product :lol:,, takes awhile to set but takes a hammer hit to break it
Quote from: fj11.5 on October 08, 2012, 03:58:49 PM
have jbw here, not bad stuff for a Yankee product :lol:,, takes awhile to set but takes a hammer hit to break it
Thanks for your recommendation, how long exactly is the setting time? I have found it here in the UK now, I will order some. Not a bad price plus it gets really good reviews. Looks like something thats essential to keep in the garage!
Gday,
Martin
About 16 hours from memory, but that's been knocked about a bit :wacko3:,
If the screw had been stripped I would JB weld it. If not then just remember to not open it. So if you ever sell the cover or the bike it will not have an epoxy repair that is visible. Once you get your spin-on adapter you can decide to keep the old cover, or sell it.