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Oil filter studs stripped

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Hi I have a 77 750 gs with stripped oil filter studs ,can the studs be removed and replaced if so how?
P.S. any help greatly appreciated
 
Did the same thing on my 77 750. Double nut it, and turn it out. I soaked it with some liquid wrench and let it sit over night, and it turned out with no problems.
 
Chockypudding's recommendation is right on. This problem with the oil filter cover nuts/studs seems to be a common one. I think that it is caused by the wimpy nature of the nuts/studs together with the understandable concern of the rider: "supposing these came off, I'd lose all my oil real quick......better give the nuts one last tightening turn". I believe the solution/prevention is to use blue Loctite when replacing the cover nuts after a filter change. Then just snug the nuts up moderately, secure in the knowledge that the Loctite won't let them loosen or come off.
 
Another thing is that the flat washer that is supposed to be under the nut is usually missing
 
bastard studs. i had the same happen on my 78...a nut stripped on there and wouldn't come off. we put an impact gun on it, and the stud came out. replaced it with a bolt and washers to space it out.

~Adam
 
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