Replaced a the oil filter today. Luckily the o-ring at the top was still ok, and would seal. I tried to push it out with a small flat headed screwdriver, but was having trouble. My question is does anybody have any tips, or tricks for getting the o-ring out of the top, so it can be replaced. Any help would be great. Thanks.
Replacing Atkinson tankmaster oil filter
- Thread starter BenTens
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It's not usually much of an issue, but I stick a thin screwdriver into the o ring slot, slide it one way or another and the rubber ring gives up.
John
John
Unless the seal falls out, I always put the bowl back. If it doesn't leak, no problem. If it does, then butcher the o ring and replace.
Really honestly you must replace the o ring I use a proper o ring tool there is only so much an o ring will take before it leaks
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the profile of the Tankmaster valve and bowl is very forgiving. The usual problem is where the bowl is overtightened and the bottom is dished. Then you need 2 hammers to reform the bowl.
You can buy a kit which gives you a new bowl filter and o ring and a new bolt so easy
To do a filter change properly
To do a filter change properly
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