Changed my oils and o ring?
Hello I changed my oils in my rg and used new viton o rings and I ran my bike for a bit and inspected bolts and I can see the orange o ring coming through a little around the edges of both my engine and primary drain plugs
the bolts where torqued to about 16-18 lb Am I just being paranoid by wanting to replace them and do another change or could that be somewhat normal to see the oring peeling through the edge of bolt thank you |
Sounds like you mashed the o-ring by overtightening.
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Ya it def squashing out a little bit all around edge but I only went to 16lb
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Not normal but if it's not leaking, so what. Just keep an eye on it and levels.
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In my opinion drain plugs is something that you do not need to torque you learn to watch and feel them seat.
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Originally Posted by Sam2010
(Post 18344685)
In my opinion drain plugs is something that you do not need to torque you learn to watch and feel them seat.
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Sounds like the oring was in the wrong position or is the wrong size. The plug seats against the pan while also squeezing the o ring. The oring isn't what stops it.
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Your torquing against the threads in the case not the oring, your oring is probably the wrong size. Always use a torque wrench without it it's very easy to over torque and damage threads.
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Yep, o ring is probably too big. Snug fit, lightly lubed usually does the trick.
I am still using the original o ring. Could insert a joke here...nah... |
If you put the O-rings on dry they can get fudged up. It's good to put a light coat of oil on them and then tighten down
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