Oil screen

[memphisdan]

Can anyone give me some idea of what is involved in cleaning the screen on the oil tank? Can I reach the screen from the bottom when I change the oil? How often are you cleaning the screen?

Thanks

 

[NancysToy]

When you have the oil tank drained, remove the clamp on the hose, and unscrew the "nut" on the end of the screen to remove the screen, which is near the bottom of the rear side of the oil tank. Inspect, clean, and dry the screen, then reinsert it. You should have a spare o-ring ready, in case yours is damaged. Be sure and lightly lube the o-ring before installation. Reattach the hose and install a new clamp. The original is an Oetiker clamp, but the correct size worm clamp will probably do fine. The screen should be cleaned at the 600 mile service, and every 12,000 miles or two years.

 

[memphisdan]

Scotty,

Thanks, I will get the O ring and clamp before I start.

Dan:joke:

 

[NancysToy]

Scotty,

Thanks, I will get the O ring and clamp before I start.

Dan:joke:

If you elect to use the original -type Oetiker clamp, they require special crimping pliers. Be sure and get the full contact type, too. A worm clamp of the proper size is easier, although I use the Oetiker clamps

 

[Tonga]

Screen?

Wow, I just learned something new here. I don't think mine was done at 600 mile because the clamp is oem unless the tech guy had the clamp and tool to put it back. My thought is that it wasn't so I will ask on my 12,000 mile inspection. Can't imagine much being in that screen but would like to know what others have found? I have both drain bolts with magnets now from Gold Plug.