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Leaky oil filter

Started by DCW, April 09, 2011, 08:53:14 PM

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DCW

April 09, 2011, 08:53:14 PM
Cant seem to get a tight fit on the oil canister. It wants to drip on and make a mess.  Does the spin on filter do a better job of sealing and if it does where do I get one.  This is an 86 that I bought this winter and haven't been able to ride because of a back surgery, and now I'm back in the saddle but cant get this oil leak to stop.  I put a new filter and o ring in and I've tightened it down more than I like, but still the leak.  Thanks for any help.

Pat Conlon

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April 09, 2011, 08:56:16 PM
Contact Randy @ RPM for your spin on oil filter.  http://www.rpmracingca.com/
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

DCW

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April 09, 2011, 09:10:41 PM
Thanks  I will give that a try. 

FJmonkey

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April 09, 2011, 09:15:03 PM
I got my spin on adapter from Randy for my 86', never going back, it is perfect.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

rktmanfj

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April 09, 2011, 10:41:18 PM
Quote from: DCW on April 09, 2011, 08:53:14 PM
Cant seem to get a tight fit on the oil canister. It wants to drip on and make a mess.  Does the spin on filter do a better job of sealing and if it does where do I get one.  This is an 86 that I bought this winter and haven't been able to ride because of a back surgery, and now I'm back in the saddle but cant get this oil leak to stop.  I put a new filter and o ring in and I've tightened it down more than I like, but still the leak.  Thanks for any help.

Did you pinch the wiring harness that runs next to the filter canister?

It's very easy to do if you don't know it's back there...  BTDT.

If you did, it's easy to overtighten and crack the canister.

I too like the spin-on adapter.    :good:

Randy T
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