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How to remove a stuck, spinning gearbox oil drain bolt?

Apparently many have found that the UFI oil filters leak. MGNA recommends a Bosch oil filter if you find that UFI filters leak. Since I had to tighten the UFI more than usual to stop the filter from self-lubing on the outside, I will ignore the manual and use a Bosch filter next time.

Almost all oil filters that I see in my shop, that are leaking, are caused by 2 conditions.

First, they did not lubricate the oil filter sealing rubber. All that needs to be done is to dip your fingertip in fresh motor oil and rub it all around the rubber seal. Just a nice light coating will be more than enough to allow the seal to slide while tightening up.

Second, people had OVERTIGHTENED the unlubricated oil filter, thereby distorting the rubber seal and causing the leak.

If properly lubricated and appropriately tightened, UFI filters work absolutely perfect.
 
Did my fluid changes last night,.
As a Test I set the torque wrench at 20Nm put a socket on that would fit over a 1/2 square drive a challenged myself to a duel - 20Nm is nothing.... my hand tight with the palm ratchet is probably more than that, but i’ve Never stripped a bolt by hand...:cool:
 
Did my fluid changes last night,.
As a Test I set the torque wrench at 20Nm put a socket on that would fit over a 1/2 square drive a challenged myself to a duel - 20Nm is nothing.... my hand tight with the palm ratchet is probably more than that, but i’ve Never stripped a bolt by hand...:cool:

Precisely. I am constantly befuddled at what people are using a torque wrench for. First off, no wet or oily bolt can be torqued by torque wrench. You will get a hugely inaccurate reading and put way too much pressure on the bolt, most likely breaking it.

Second, oil filters are so easy...spin on until the oil coated rubber ring begins to snug up, then add 1/2 turn and stop. Never had one fail yet.
 
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Precisely. I am constantly befuddled at what people are using a torque wrench for. First off, no wet or oily bolt can be torqued by torque wrench. You will get a hugely inaccurate reader ng and put way too much pressure on the bolt, most likely breaking it.

Second, oil filters are so easy...spin on until the oil coated rubber ring begins to snug up, then add 1/2 turn and stop. Never had one fail yet.

People like to have something to reference that they can trust.

( speaking metaphorically)
How tight . I don’t know , but the manual says NN, so I fell safe following the reference.

I have seen people use a torque wrench and go way past the click...so having a reference isn’t going to save you.

The V7 III has the filter inside a little compartment but the principle is the same - not TOO tight.
 
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