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oil filter studs striped

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82 gs550 while changing oil filter discovered that threads on frozen studs were striped, one stud came out after double nut stunt,the others will not.so I guess will have to drill out and heli-coil,unless someones got something else to try>
 
ramrod400 said:
82 gs550 while changing oil filter discovered that threads on frozen studs were striped, one stud came out after double nut stunt,the others will not.so I guess will have to drill out and heli-coil,unless someones got something else to try>
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get some mole grips on them and get them out, then buy some replacements
 
oil filkter studs

oil filkter studs

I have a 82 gs850g. If the studs are like mine (3) were stripped and blew out. I just took them out with vice grips and replaced them with bolts and lock washers. Works fine!! Bob Shaw-new member:D
 
Replace them with new studs. They're maybe 99 cents each. You won't have to heli-coil. Use a bit of blue Loctite on the part that goes into the engine.

Do NOT replace the studs with screws (other than temporarily) -- after a couple of oil changes, the threads in the soft aluminum in the engine will start to wear out.

For now, you can simply unscrew the old studs with vise-grips, reinstall the oil filter cover using 6mm screws, and order new studs. Replace the studs at the next oil change.

Replace the nuts, too.
 
I used vice grips, It just was going to twist them off.I have new studs,just not looking forward to mess with it
 
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The aluminum block and the steel studs have different temperature coefficients. That's actually good news if you have a way to heat the stud until it is red. Then grab it with your vise grips and it will turn out easily. Propane alone won't get you there but MAPP gas will. Once the studs are removed you can either replace the studs (don't forget the anti-seize compound) or use something like a Time-Sert which IMO is superior to a helicoil in applications where the fastener has to be removed and replaced. Plus, unlike helicoils, Time-Serts can be replaced themselves if they start to show wear. Go to www.time-sert.com and check them out. BTW, I have absolutely no affiliation with them at all, nor with anyone who sells their products.
Don
 
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