Oil filter spring & rubber ring placement

steelpix · 07-21-2013, 11:28 AM

Just bought my used GZ and changed the oil yesterday. When I took the filter off I noticed the spring and small O ring were installed oposite of what the diagram shows. The small O ring was on first before everything. Spring was on last. I left it that way with the new filter.

Thoughts?

Ron

alantf · 07-21-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by steelpix

When I took the filter off I noticed the spring and small O ring were installed oposite of what the diagram shows. The small O ring was on first before everything. Spring was on last. I left it that way with the new filter.

Thoughts?

No, the diagram shows everything correctly. Only thing, when you remove the cover, it's on your right hand side, but the diagram shows it as though you're at the front of the bike, so the cover comes off to the left (as you're looking at it)

GZ250 · 07-21-2013, 02:36 PM

The easiest way is to follow a sequence in any diagram and place the things accordingly whatever side.

steelpix · 07-21-2013, 11:28 PM

I would imagine the last owner put it together wrong. I'll open her back up and do it right. Thx for your input!

JWR · 07-22-2013, 12:03 AM

1. O ring
2 Filter
3. Spring
4. Gasket and cover.

Just like the picture.

I think you have it right as Alan said, photo is from the front and you are working with your left hand.

steelpix · 07-22-2013, 09:52 AM

Jerry,
If you notice on the diagram, it shows:

1. O ring
2. Spring
3. Filter
4. Gasket & cover

You have the spring going on 3rd.

Water Warrior 2 · 07-22-2013, 06:20 PM

Steelpix. Here is what I did. The large O-ring goes on the cap with a light coating oil oil. The spring will fit on the projection in the center of the cap. Then place the small O-ring in position on the engine. Place the filter on the engine. Now you can install the cap over the filter. The spring will push the filter against the engine to seal it to the engine. The cap is sealed to the engine by the large O-ring.
A word of caution here. You do not need to really torque down on the 3 hex head caps. Snug them nicely and use a drop of Blue Loktite during the process. Hope this helps as I am going from memory. Some one will correct me if I am wrong.

steelpix · 07-24-2013, 12:37 PM

Got in there and fixed it all up. Thx for the input!

Water Warrior 2 · 07-24-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by steelpix

Got in there and fixed it all up. Thx for the input!

:2tup: :2tup:

07-21-2013, 11:28 AM	#1
steelpix Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 43	Oil filter spring & rubber ring placement Just bought my used GZ and changed the oil yesterday. When I took the filter off I noticed the spring and small O ring were installed oposite of what the diagram shows. The small O ring was on first before everything. Spring was on last. I left it that way with the new filter. Thoughts? Ron Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-21-2013, 02:36 PM	#3
GZ250 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 334	Re: Oil filter spring & rubber ring placement The easiest way is to follow a sequence in any diagram and place the things accordingly whatever side. __________________ “God creates out of nothing. Wonderful you say. Yes, to be sure, but he does what is still more wonderful: he makes saints out of sinners.” “People understand me so poorly that they don't even understand my complaint about them not understanding me.” --- Søren Kierkegaard --- Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-21-2013, 11:28 PM	#4
steelpix Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 43	Re: Oil filter spring & rubber ring placement I would imagine the last owner put it together wrong. I'll open her back up and do it right. Thx for your input!
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07-22-2013, 12:03 AM	#5
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: Oil filter spring & rubber ring placement 1. O ring 2 Filter 3. Spring 4. Gasket and cover. Just like the picture. I think you have it right as Alan said, photo is from the front and you are working with your left hand. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-22-2013, 09:52 AM	#6
steelpix Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 43	Re: Oil filter spring & rubber ring placement Jerry, If you notice on the diagram, it shows: 1. O ring 2. Spring 3. Filter 4. Gasket & cover You have the spring going on 3rd.
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07-22-2013, 06:20 PM	#7
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Oil filter spring & rubber ring placement Steelpix. Here is what I did. The large O-ring goes on the cap with a light coating oil oil. The spring will fit on the projection in the center of the cap. Then place the small O-ring in position on the engine. Place the filter on the engine. Now you can install the cap over the filter. The spring will push the filter against the engine to seal it to the engine. The cap is sealed to the engine by the large O-ring. A word of caution here. You do not need to really torque down on the 3 hex head caps. Snug them nicely and use a drop of Blue Loktite during the process. Hope this helps as I am going from memory. Some one will correct me if I am wrong.
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07-24-2013, 12:37 PM	#8
steelpix Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 43	Re: Oil filter spring & rubber ring placement Got in there and fixed it all up. Thx for the input!
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