I thought I was lucky when I compared the oil change procedures for the DOHC with those for the SOHC.
"This is going to be a snap - undo 2 bolts and pop in a new filter every 2nd change.
The oil drain plug went according to the fantasy - slick as can be.
But the filter cover-bolt is more round than square or sexagonal - I'm screwed!
Luckily, this was to be the in-between change with no filter replacement, but the confusing manual (2-26) says the filter cover is to come off each time. So instead, I turned the engine over for a few seconds after it stopped dripping (3 times). More came out the first 2 times, no more the 3rd.
I am going to to fill up with nice clean premium M-C oil and worry about what to do about the cover-bolt for the next 2000 miles (3000 km) of "happy motoring".
And, I'm going to appeal to you guys for suggestions - or for permission to take a large set of vice-grips to the bolt in a month or so.
"This is going to be a snap - undo 2 bolts and pop in a new filter every 2nd change.
The oil drain plug went according to the fantasy - slick as can be.
But the filter cover-bolt is more round than square or sexagonal - I'm screwed!
Luckily, this was to be the in-between change with no filter replacement, but the confusing manual (2-26) says the filter cover is to come off each time. So instead, I turned the engine over for a few seconds after it stopped dripping (3 times). More came out the first 2 times, no more the 3rd.
I am going to to fill up with nice clean premium M-C oil and worry about what to do about the cover-bolt for the next 2000 miles (3000 km) of "happy motoring".
And, I'm going to appeal to you guys for suggestions - or for permission to take a large set of vice-grips to the bolt in a month or so.