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    Got a wrong o-ring with my oil filter

    Got a 3 lobe o-ring with my oil filter, instead of 5 lobe one. Can I still fit it in, or should I get another filter with proper o-ring. Cheers
    1980 GS1100E

    #2
    You need the other o ring. Did you not get both in the filter box?
    79 GS1000S
    79 GS1000S (another one)
    80 GSX750
    80 GS550
    80 CB650 cafe racer
    75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
    75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father

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      #3
      I was expecting both, came with the 3 lobe only.
      1980 GS1100E

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        #4
        That's a pain. I can't remember ever having one that didn't come with both.
        79 GS1000S
        79 GS1000S (another one)
        80 GSX750
        80 GS550
        80 CB650 cafe racer
        75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
        75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father

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          #5
          What brand of filter was this?
          Jordan

          1977 Suzuki GS750 (My first bike)
          2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
          1973 BMW R75/5

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            #6
            Some filter manufacturers ship with no o-ring, or they have different part numbers for the 1st-gen and 2nd-gen GS o-rings, even though the filter is the same, and some ship with both o-rings.

            You can probably re-use the existing o-ring this time then swap it out at the next oil change.
            Charles
            --
            1979 Suzuki GS850G

            Read BassCliff's GSR Greeting and Mega-Welcome!

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              #7
              I got Fram 6000 first, which is the 8-valve version. Just picked up Fram 6001 with the correct o-ring for 16-valve engine.
              1980 GS1100E

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                #8
                Originally posted by hampshirehog View Post
                That's a pain. I can't remember ever having one that didn't come with both.
                I just bought some WIX filters that only include the 3 lobe o-ring. To get the same filter with the 5-lobe o-ring it's a different WIX stock number.

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                  #9
                  I always buy genuine filters, gaskets and o-rings. peace of mind

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