oil filter cross threaded

[Cormanus]

Yeah, that's what I thought. But I hate taking those things out.

[Ulvetanna_imp]

Yeah, I didn't meant that Cormanus didn't care. Sorry about that. Cause he is a caring man

I just meant that since it is already damaged, you don't care if you damage it more removing it as it will then be replaced by a new one.

PS. Cormanus, its just a piece of threaded pipe that is screwed into a threaded hole in the crankcase.

I have to go to bed now, work tomorrow

Yep, it ain't a bolt. Replace it and don't use aftermarket filters.

[Pterodactyl_imp]

Yeah, I didn't meant that Cormanus didn't care. Sorry about that. Cause he is a caring man

I just meant that since it is already damaged, you don't care if you damage it more removing it as it will then be replaced by a new one.

PS. Cormanus, its just a piece of threaded pipe that is screwed into a threaded hole in the crankcase.

I have to go to bed now, work tomorrow

Yep, it ain't a bolt. Replace it and don't use aftermarket filters.

Yep, it ain't a bolt. Replace it and don't use aftermarket filters.
So after market filter threads cause or facilitate cross-threading? Bhwaaaaahahah.

Cheers

[Cormanus]

Yeah, I didn't meant that Cormanus didn't care. Sorry about that. Cause he is a caring man

I just meant that since it is already damaged, you don't care if you damage it more removing it as it will then be replaced by a new one.

PS. Cormanus, its just a piece of threaded pipe that is screwed into a threaded hole in the crankcase.

I have to go to bed now, work tomorrow

Yep, it ain't a bolt. Replace it and don't use aftermarket filters.

Yep, it ain't a bolt. Replace it and don't use aftermarket filters.
So after market filter threads cause or facilitate cross-threading? Bhwaaaaahahah.

Cheers

Yep, it ain't a bolt. Replace it and don't use aftermarket filters.
So after market filter threads cause or facilitate cross-threading? Bhwaaaaahahah.

Cheers
Oh, dear, see what fresh air does to you?

[Pterodactyl_imp]

Fresh air? No mate it was the second coldie at the Gloucester Bowls Club . And a strong sniff of bovine fecal matter. Let's start a Thread thread.

Cheers

[Randy B]

Beer and bull feces....having some fun, are you?

[Cormanus]

One often leads to the other.

[Matt F._imp]

I'm thinking you may be right about the replacement. It's the type of thing that will bug the heck out of me if it's not perfect. If I can find one of these locally and have it up and running by the weekend, that would make me happy. I doubt it though. Might go ahead and order it. You guys are wise. Thank you so much. My DIY confidence is nonexistent right now.

Remember... Going through repairs like this is where motorcycle maintenance confidence comes from. Stay patient and diligent until it's done right. By the time you're done you will have spent some quality time with your bike and gained knowledge as well

[TINK_imp]

I'm still baffled as to how one manages to cross thread an oil filter?
I've changed hundreds of oil filters and never once managed to cross thread one.
I suspect the filter threads were not the Honda pitch and perhaps were for another bike brand.
I seem to remember my Suzuki's had a unique thread pitch.

[CIP57_imp]

I'm still baffled as to how one manages to cross thread an oil filter?
I've changed hundreds of oil filters and never once managed to cross thread one.
I suspect the filter threads were not the Honda pitch and perhaps were for another bike brand.
I seem to remember my Suzuki's had a unique thread pitch.

Agree Tink, Had to be crossed when installing the K&N and the OP didn't notice the resistance on install. Change the bolt, once crossed as Randy said blowout would be nasty.