[Ducati] Oil filter leak

[Tom Russ]

I had the same problem with several filters a couple years ago.  Just didn't matter how you tightened them, they would leak.  Best I could tell it was actually from the crimped seam.  I figured it was just a run of bad filters as I haven't had any issues since...awe sheet, I guess I just jinxed myself :(

Tom Russ
'97 916
'96 900SS
'94 900SS/SP
'04 Thruxton
'07 Daytona 675 (on order)
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Debby Johnson 
  To: ducati at ducati.net 
  Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 12:02 PM
  Subject: [Ducati] Oil filter leak


  I've been having a lot of problems with oil filter
  leaks lately. I never used to have any problems until
  the last year or two, and I used to take the process
  for granted. What could be simpler than changing a
  filter?

  It seems pretty basic - remove old filter, make sure
  old gasket comes with it, wipe sealing surface clean,
  lube new gasket with some clean oil, install new
  filter and snug up by hand. But it doesn't seem to be
  working any more. At least half the time I get the
  drip. I've always used the OEM filters because I've
  heard of this being a problem with some of the
  aftermarket brands.

  This time the filter was ok for a couple of months but
  today, drip drip drip. Coincidentally, I was headed up
  to the dealer to look at new bikes. Maybe my bike
  didn't like that idea?!

  Anyone else having problems or is it just me? And how
  tight should I put it on? I've heard that too tight
  will deform the filter and make it leak. I did this
  one maybe a quarter turn past initial contact.

  Debby
  97 900CR