david
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Post by david on Aug 30, 2009 5:13:09 GMT -5
 do I have a leaky oil filter on my multistrada? is it possible to over-tighten when replacing the filter? replaced with an original part, tightened to specs - it leaked...tightened some more, still the same. Replaced with a K&N - to specs, still leaking any advice out there?
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Post by Nev on Aug 31, 2009 3:10:59 GMT -5
hi David
check the oil filter seat for grit dirt old seal from the original filter. It's where the oil filter screws into up under the sump. . other then that,, i have a ducati oil filter socket you could have a lend of to tighten it with.
cheers
Nev
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The Judge
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Post by The Judge on Sept 6, 2009 3:26:17 GMT -5
Dave i have an 05 MTS and never had the issue...I only ever do the oil filter up as tight as i can by hand ..i dont use a wrench on it and never had a leak....I agree with Nev it does sound like grit between the seal and engine case..but if you've cleaned it im baffled...The next thing would be to check if you have a crack in the casting around the attachment point but i've never heard of one cracking before.
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