Thread-Eze, the stuff used on spark plugs, would probly work. That, and torquing to specs on installation, rather than relying on "Kentucky windage" to tighten the bolt.
Dunno for sure, but dissimilar metals may be the culprit (steel bolt, aluminum case). Got an email from the original poster. He said the cheater pipe method worked for him. On Jul 1, 9:47 am, EGrider <[email protected]> wrote: > I just went through this with an 81 XJ550. To make matters worse, the > engine was filled to the top with gasoline when I bought it, so heat was > not an option.(I had drained the crankcase, but I knew the oil filter case > was full of a gas-oil mixture.) > > Sears sells these neat-o easy outs for bolts. They look like sockets that > are reverse-threaded inside. You tap one on the bolt and then put your > socket wrench on it and it twists on tighter as you turn counter-clockwise. > At least that's the idea. Mine just rounded off, but yours may give in and > turn. > > I ended up putting a notch on the left side of the bolt, you can use a > dremel or even a drill, and then I put a chisel in the slot and tapped it > until it slowly turned off.I bought a new oil filter bolt on-line that was > supposed to fit my bike, it was an Emgo, I think, but it was too long and > left a gap. I returned it and ended up buying an entire bolt and canister > unit on Ebay from a guy parting out a bike. > > I filled the crankcase will drain oil because of the gas in it, and when I > got the bike running and it was time to fill it with fresh oil I couldn't > get the bolt off again! And it was I, a non-gorilla, who had put it on! > Luckily, my Sears easyout worked, but I strongly recommend taking some > measure to make sure it doesn't freeze on again. Maybe someone can suggest > a product or gasket. I sold the XJ; don't know how it's going to go for the > current owner 3,000 miles from now, though. > > > > On Friday, June 29, 2012 7:56:23 PM UTC-4, bikerman wrote: > > > I am trying to remove the bolt in the oil filter canister but it will > > not move. I am afraid of twisting it off. Anyone have any suggestions > > on how to get this out without damage? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
