Help i did something bad

[Guest]

Well long story short i stripped one of the studs that hold the oil filter cap on.
Can i replace the stud or am i just ****ed. And if i can replace the stud how would
i pull the stud out and were would be a good place to look for a new stud.

It is on a 78 gs1000

[JTGS850GL]

The studs are threaded in. You can still order them from Suzuki as part number 01421-0620A and they are 6Mx20mm studs.

[80suzukigs850]

Thank you so much JT

[bwringer]

The studs are threaded in. You can still order them from Suzuki as part number 01421-0620A and they are 6Mx20mm studs.

They're a good bit longer than 20mm -- you can't trust part numbers 100%, especially on things that aren't bolts.

Unscrew the old ones with a pair of vice-grips and go to a GOOD hardware store or a GOOD auto parts store -- they should be able to set you up with 6mm studs that are the same or slightly longer. You can't go shorter. Heck, splurge on new nuts while you're at it. I use nylock nuts, personally.

Or just order 'em from your favorite source for Suzuki parts.

If you want to go ride, you can replace the studs with 6mm bolts (M6X20 or M6X25 -- not sure which would be better) just this once, and then install the studs next time you change the oil filter. Don't use the bolts permanently -- the threads will wear out the soft aluminum threads in the case, and a few oil changes later, you'll be wondering how to fix stripped out threads in the case.

[JTGS850GL]

Thanks for the correction on the bolt length.

[BigD_83]

I'd think the threaded rod sticking out would be close to 20mm long, though.

[bwringer]

I'd think the threaded rod sticking out would be close to 20mm long, though.

Yeah, that may be what that "20" refers to.

[80suzukigs850]

The part number is the correct one and i got them out easily and have to go to the suzuki dealer tomorrow


Would either of yall know whether i could just use regular nuts instead of acorn nuts

[tkent02]

Regular nuts is fine, use a lock washer. Nylock nuts are better yet. Use a hardened stud instead of the cheap soft Suzuki part and it will last forever.

Don't over tighten them, it doesn't take much to seal the rubber o ring. Can't remember the torque spec, but it isn't very much.

[jbird7262]

As bwringer said.. you can go with nylock nuts, in a pinch I've bought the right thread size in a longer length bolt, fit the filter cap on and cut the head off to match the others. Bit of lock tite before you tighten. Home Depot fix

[80suzukigs850]

Ok cool thanks bwringer were would i get a hardened stud from?

[eil]

Would either of yall know whether i could just use regular nuts instead of acorn nuts

Yes, you can use regular nuts. Just use blue threadlock when you put them on. (Or use bwringer's suggestion of nylock nuts.) And be sure to torque them to the correct value as indicated in your service manual. If you don't do these things, you will either strip the threads of your new studs, or the nuts will vibrate loose and come off while you're tooling down the road. Imagine how much fun you will have turning a corner with a slicked up rear tire! Wheeee!

[80suzukigs850]

Yea. That defenantly wouldnt be good

[bwringer]

As I said above, you should be able to find M6 studs at any REAL auto parts store or hardware store.

(Hint: Autoclownz, O'Really, Poop Boyz and Advance aren't real auto parts stores, and Meanards, bLowes, and Home Despot aren't real hardware stores.)

For example, lots of places should carry Dorman stuff, and many REAL hardware stores carry automotive studs.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-675-317/overview/

Bring in your old ones, and get new ones the same length or a bit longer.

[80suzukigs850]

Ok sorry about that. And i doubt there is a decent hardware store or auto parts store in wichita ks and if there is idk were one is