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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: tussey on December 19, 2007, 12:19:12 PM

Title: Replacing oil filter cover studs with bolts
Post by: tussey on December 19, 2007, 12:19:12 PM
Anyone know what kind of bolts I need to replace the studs? Thanks.
Title: Re: Replacing oil filter cover studs with bolts
Post by: coll0412 on December 19, 2007, 12:23:03 PM
6mm X 1.00

Wouldn't recommend it though, screwing and unscrewing things in aluminum is not a good idea, the threads will wear out over time
Title: Re: Replacing oil filter cover studs with bolts
Post by: GeeP on December 19, 2007, 12:37:02 PM
Quote from: coll0412 on December 19, 2007, 12:23:03 PM
6mm X 1.00

Wouldn't recommend it though, screwing and unscrewing things in aluminum is not a good idea, the threads will wear out over time

Yep.  Plus, if you do happen to over torque the bolt you'll be doing a heli-coil for sure.