oil filter question

[gravelman]

hi guys joe here got a quick question herewas just doing my first oil change here on my 72 xs2 anyways i did get a parial downloaded manual from old owner preety vague but anyways it says to be care full not to damage the oring seal on the filter when putting back in well i took it off very care fully and i dont see no oring theres only a paper gasket on the backside of filter which mates to motor and a big round paper gasket that goes on housing that bolts to engine case am i missing something or does oring apply to newer models also u think i should drop the front filter under sump if i do do i need to order any patrts i guess i relly need to get a good manual for my model or see if theres one online anyways i got my new stock repos mufflers for my bike from mikes and the bike works awsome nice fit good sound good performance oh and once agin thanks for all u guys feed back its been all helpfull oh and i also got my boyer ign too havent put that in yet just trying to make my mind up on carbs now flat slide or round decishins dechions lol later guys

 

[pyrocentric]

There's no o-ring, just a paper gasket that the side filter presses against. Be gentle with that big bolt that holds the filter on. If the gasket is torn you can buy a new one or make it, but it can be a pain to clean out the old gasket down in that hole without scratching it.

It's probably a good idea to drop the sump plate and take a look at the filter down there too. The filter screen usually tears and there will be trash down there. It uses a paper gasket as well, sometimes you can reuse them a few times.

There's a service manual here
http://dejaviews.org/xs/

 

[Purplezinger]

There are numerous articles/discussions covering all aspects of oil, changing oil, oil filters, sumps, sump screens and gaskets on this board. But here it is in a nutshell. There are 2 drain plugs on the bottom on the engine. One is located in the sump. Both are sealed using copper washers (not "O" rings). The sump is sealed with a paper (gasket material) gasket. Again, not a "O" ring. Inside the sump is the sump filter screen, there's a good possibility it is cracked and/or broken they almost always are. Repair it, don't replace.(Many articles cover this). On the right side of the engine is a round cover held in place by 2 cap screws. This cover is sealed with a paper gasket similar to the sump (different shape). No "O" ring here either. Under this cover is the cleanable oil filter. Also no "O" ring.

 

[gravelman]

hi guys thanks for ur input i am pulling the sump screen out i just ordered new filter screen gaskets and new crush washers i did notice a bit of sludge in there the bike only had 19 thousand miles on it but i thing it may have been neglected frequint oil changes or not done when oil was hot but anyways i have been toying with maybe flushing out while i have the sump screen out any thing i should beware of or should i just flush thank u all very much again joe

 

[KentMoney]

Bringing this thread back from the dead.

Is it advisable to wash the side-cover filter with water when inspecting it?

 

[jayel]

kesosene, spray carb cleaner, spray brake cleaner, or even gas you want something that cuts oil not water

 

[KentMoney]

you're absolutely right; dunno why I didn't think about that. I have tons of mineral spirits around...