Oil filter cover plate O-ring

[SuperCell]

hi guys,

When I bought a new filter for my 550, it did not come with a new o-ring. Isn't that a bit strange?

[West]

hi guys,

When I bought a new filter for my 550, it did not come with a new o-ring. Isn't that a bit strange?

I did not get one either, and don't know where to get another, it's a weirdo, it snakes around the bolt holes. I don't even know how i'd size the durn thing.

What I did was take some high-temp RTV, fill the o-ring groove with it, and then wiped it out with a rag to about 1/2 depth. I then let the RTV set for about 4 hours to stiffen up a bit, set the O-ring on top of it and installed the cover.

Any extra RTV that happens to squeeze out will get caught by the oil filter, so I felt pretty safe. No leaks.

Anyone who thinks I'm an idiot, feel free to tell me so, but it worked.

[renobruce]

If you buy the Fram filter for your bike, it will include the oring. I get mine at Kragen's (Checker's). They usually have to order it, but they are only $4.00

[Joe Nardy]

The oil filter cover o-ring is a separate part. Your delaer should have them. If not, try BikeBandit. Be sure to get an OEM o-ring. Some aftermarket companies (Fram to name one) supply an o-ring with the filter but it is noticeably thinner than the OEM part.

Thanks,
Joe

[koolaid_kid]

Correct. Your cheaper filters will not have one.
Another source is K&N filters, which also come with the oring.

[bwringer]

I've never had a problem with Fram, Purolator, or Napa oil filters, all of which come with the o-ring. Emgo and Suzuki filters do not come with o-rings, which strikes me as the meanest kind of cheapness. You have to order the Suzuki o-ring seperately.

There was a run of the Frams a while back that had skinny o-rings, but those were recalled and it's been a few years. Fram automotive oil filters are widely known to be junk, but when you're changing the oil every 2,000 miles, the filter doesn't make much difference.

I generally change the o-ring at least twice a season.