Oil filter cover stud question

[Fritzhund]

Hi all,

I was in the process of replacing the oil and filter on my 1983 GS450L when I discovered that one of the studs that hold the filter cover on was stripped at the nut side. I will be stopping by my local dealer tomorrow to order replacement studs, unless I luck out and they are in stock.

Does anyone know the thread pitch on these studs?

Would you recommend locktite, anti seize, or nothing when replacing them?

Thanks, Mark

[1948man]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=113694&highlight=oil+filter+studs+pitch

[Fritzhund]

Thank you.

I order OEM when possible and should these be in stock, or available, I will replace them with originals. They are listed for little money and I feel safer with OEM anyway. Just wanted to chek on the pitch.

Any thoughts on dressing the threads prior to installation?



Thanks, Mark

[1948man]

Here's another link. Probably most often, it's the threads that are stripped. I thought I had that situation but it just turned out that the stud was beginning to back out as the nut was removed. I would see nothing wrong with some blue loctite if your threads are okay and you put in a new stud.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=153338&highlight=oil+filter+stud

[Fritzhund]

Thanks for all of the information. I really appreciate it.

This site is great!

Mark

[BassCliff]

Hi,

I found this information on some guy's website.

Oil Cover Studs and Nuts


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff