Oil Change and Filter problem. - Page 3

alantf · 09-11-2009, 04:57 AM

Something screwy (no pun intended!) going on here. Any chance of a photo so that we can see if you're trying to get the correct part off? :??:

bonehead · 09-11-2009, 06:52 AM

Try a pair of quality needle nose vise grips and see if you can get ahold of the head of the stripped phillips screws and turn them that way. If not, I would suggest the shop.

Sarris · 09-11-2009, 07:00 AM

Or... you can take a Dremel and try to re-cut the x-slot. Or..... just cut a big slot for a standard screwdriver.

Or.... cut the head off with a Dremel and use a needle nose vise grip to remove the remaining stud.

Or... use a small chisel and try to rotate the head enough to break it loose. Be gentle.

Remember "Tighty Righty, Lefty Loosey"

Good Luck

bonehead · 09-11-2009, 07:08 AM

Good tips Sarris. Just hope he has the ability to get it done.

Water Warrior 2 · 09-11-2009, 02:03 PM

An impact driver might be a good tool to try. But I am still wondering why only 2 screws and not 3.

bonehead · 09-11-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Water Warrior

An impact driver might be a good tool to try. But I am still wondering why only 2 screws and not 3.

Not sure wether there's enough clearance under the bike to use an impact driver and swing a hammer?

Water Warrior 2 · 09-13-2009, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bonehead

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Originally Posted by Water Warrior

An impact driver might be a good tool to try. But I am still wondering why only 2 screws and not 3.

Not sure wether there's enough clearance under the bike to use an impact driver and swing a hammer?

Would you be able to lay the bike down on it's side with some form of cushion or old blankets to protect it from damage ??

mrlmd1 · 09-13-2009, 08:47 AM

I haven't looked at the parts fiche for this area but you should check first before you lay it down (even though that sounds like a good idea to get access to the bottom of the bike) that the nut doesn't have room to drop down to the other side and get lost somewhere else. Seems to me it would be easier to get it out from the side. Have you tried those mechanical graspers with the prongs if you can fit one down the oil filler hole? If you were close by, I could use a fiberoptic scope to take a look in there and fish the nut out.

09-11-2009, 04:57 AM	#21
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,720	Re: Oil Change and Filter problem. Something screwy (no pun intended!) going on here. Any chance of a photo so that we can see if you're trying to get the correct part off? :??: __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-11-2009, 06:52 AM	#22
bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: Oil Change and Filter problem. Try a pair of quality needle nose vise grips and see if you can get ahold of the head of the stripped phillips screws and turn them that way. If not, I would suggest the shop. __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me.
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09-11-2009, 07:00 AM	#23
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: Oil Change and Filter problem. Or... you can take a Dremel and try to re-cut the x-slot. Or..... just cut a big slot for a standard screwdriver. Or.... cut the head off with a Dremel and use a needle nose vise grip to remove the remaining stud. Or... use a small chisel and try to rotate the head enough to break it loose. Be gentle. Remember "Tighty Righty, Lefty Loosey" Good Luck __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-11-2009, 07:08 AM	#24
bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: Oil Change and Filter problem. Good tips Sarris. Just hope he has the ability to get it done. __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me.
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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Oil Change and Filter problem. An impact driver might be a good tool to try. But I am still wondering why only 2 screws and not 3. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-13-2009, 08:47 AM	#28
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Oil Change and Filter problem. I haven't looked at the parts fiche for this area but you should check first before you lay it down (even though that sounds like a good idea to get access to the bottom of the bike) that the nut doesn't have room to drop down to the other side and get lost somewhere else. Seems to me it would be easier to get it out from the side. Have you tried those mechanical graspers with the prongs if you can fit one down the oil filler hole? If you were close by, I could use a fiberoptic scope to take a look in there and fish the nut out.
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