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OIL LEAKING FROM OIL FILTER HELP PLEASE

Started by Charlehusstle, May 11, 2009, 10:57:42 AM

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ducpainter

#15
May 12, 2009, 05:38:31 PM
Quote from: cgos4r on May 12, 2009, 05:36:39 PM
I have been dealing with this issue for months. I've tried 3 filters, tried tightening to all sorts of torques, and I'm at my wits end. The last thing I'm going to try is to do is use a K and N filter. They apparently have a softer gasket.

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Have you tried tightening till it stops leaking?
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cgos4r

#16
May 22, 2009, 09:23:43 PM
The K and N filter worked for me finally!
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scott_araujo

#17
May 23, 2009, 03:38:12 PM
I had the same problem after a recent oil change on my 2003 800.  The techs at the local Ducati shop told me this is not unheard of and the filters just need to be tight.  I tightened it up with a strap wrench and haven't had any problems since.  It's way tighter than any oil filter I've ever had on anything else, but normal for a Ducati according to the techs.

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cgos4r

#18
May 24, 2009, 09:34:52 AM
I followed the recommendations on the KandN filter. After contact, 7/8ths of a turn. There is a nice gauge on the filter and I love the nut on the bottom for easy tightening and removing. No leaks!
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ducatiz

#19
May 24, 2009, 10:04:55 AM
Are you guys lubing the o-ring before putting the filter on?

Tip:  use old oil.  new oil cooks and adheres, but old oil has enough crap in it to prevent it from adhering.
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scott_araujo

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May 25, 2009, 06:25:53 AM Last Edit: May 25, 2009, 06:27:34 AM by scott_araujo
I use old oil on the seal every time.  You still have to crank it down more than you expect.  The Ducati techs I talked to confirmed that the seal is now being made of a harder rubber compound which may be contributing to the leakage problems.

Scott

ducatiz

#21
May 25, 2009, 08:39:34 AM
Quote from: scott_araujo on May 25, 2009, 06:25:53 AM
I use old oil on the seal every time.  You still have to crank it down more than you expect.  The Ducati techs I talked to confirmed that the seal is now being made of a harder rubber compound which may be contributing to the leakage problems.

Scott

gotcha.. i've been using Perf-Form filters for a while now and don't have this problem.. they are better filters than the factory models and cheaper too..  i posted a filter comparison on the old board, i'll have to see if its still there.
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cgos4r

#22
May 25, 2009, 06:04:32 PM
Quote from: dictionary boy on May 24, 2009, 10:04:55 AM
Are you guys lubing the o-ring before putting the filter on?

Tip:  use old oil.  new oil cooks and adheres, but old oil has enough crap in it to prevent it from adhering.

I've been changing oil in cars and bikes since I was 15 years old, and yes, I lubed the O-Ring.  [thumbsup]
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