P1000 DCT Oil Change

[White Rabbit]

I purchased filters for the DCT as well as the engine oil. Filters appear to be OEM parts, but did not come with O ring for filter cover. Depending on the condition of current O ring can I reuse? Or is this just a bad idea

 

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[DRZRon1]

I purchased filters for the DCT as well as the engine oil. Filters appear to be OEM parts, but did not come with O ring for filter cover. Depending on the condition of current O ring can I reuse? Or is this just a bad idea

technically you should replace if compromised

practically as long as its not torn and in good shape you can re-use

 

[Tramguage1]

Yes I have reused the o ring in the past, just take care when removing cover. Also DONT OVER TIGHTEN THE BOLTS!!!! no work wrench needed, just a 1/4" drive ratchet and hand snug. You can always snug it up more if there's a leak.
Also watch the spring in there.

 

[DRZRon1]

Yes I have reused the o ring in the past, just take care when removing cover. Also DONT OVER TIGHTEN THE BOLTS!!!! no work wrench needed, just a 1/4" drive ratchet and hand snug. You can always snug it up more if there's a leak.
Also watch the spring in there.

what he said - I think there was a torque value error in manual maybe - don't make it a bad day

 

[CID]

I purchased filters for the DCT as well as the engine oil. Filters appear to be OEM parts, but did not come with O ring for filter cover. Depending on the condition of current O ring can I reuse? Or is this just a bad idea

I've reused similar o-rings 'forever'. I've replaced the o-rings on my Talon once in 14k miles, only because I felt guilty. Worst case, you end up with a small dribble of oil. I keep a spare pair ready to replace if necessary. Note that you'll dump ~2 cups of oil removing the cover.

 

[Rayger143]

Hold the covers on with your hand and install bolts evenly or you will pinch the oring like I did. I keep them on hand in case I do it again.

 

[tjoreo]

For over 8k miles I reused the orings on both covers. Last fall I changed the oil before a hunting trip. After the change I saw that I had a small leak, so I had to come home and change the oring and mess with getting the right amout of oil added. I figured I would just change it every time from now on just for cheap insurance and less of a head ache. I believe alot of people are getting the oil change kits from Amazon and I think they come with the orings.

 

[CID]

Hold the covers on with your hand and install bolts evenly or you will pinch the oring like I did. I keep them on hand in case I do it again.

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The edge that the o-ring has to get past needs to be chamfered, it's a square, sharp corner and can snag the o-ring. Don't go nutz with the chamfer, the o-ring groove is cut very close to the edge, there isn't much room (depth) for a giant chamfer.

 

[Rayger143]

The edge that the o-ring has to get past needs to be chamfered, it's a square, sharp corner and can snag the o-ring. Don't go nutz with the chamfer, the o-ring groove is cut very close to the edge, there isn't much room (depth) for a giant chamfer.

Yes you’re bang on. I used a little emery cloth and it worked great.