Oil Change Failure. Help me fix this?

MikeM5 · July 12th, 2013, 06:35 PM

So I changed the oil today and bad things happened. Anyway, without going into too much detail, my "cover, 1st filter" (the part the oil drain plug goes in: part number 14092-0927) is cracked open and cannot hold oil. I will order a new one but my question is if I should also replace the "gasket, 1st filter cover" part number 11061-0341. I'm just not sure if that is something that can be put back after being taken out. Also, if anybody has any knowledge or advice from having a similar problem, any info would be much appreciated. Also, anybody know the torque specification for the bolts that hold on the cover? Thanks a lot. I just need to act fast and get this done. Here's a link showing these parts I'm talking about:

http://www.kawasakipartshouse.com/oe...ump-oil-filter

00NissanNinja · July 12th, 2013, 06:51 PM

87 in lb, and I would replace the gasket but that's me. Make sure you put it on the right way(the gasket that is) its not 100% symmetrical if I remember. You can clean the oil screen while you're at it too.

AZninja · July 12th, 2013, 06:58 PM

I recently just cracked my oil filter cover as well. I just replaced 14092 and used the o ring I got with the new filter. Just hand tighten it to be sure you don't crack it again.

July 12th, 2013, 06:35 PM	#1
MikeM5 ninjette.org newbie Name: Michael Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 1	Oil Change Failure. Help me fix this? So I changed the oil today and bad things happened. Anyway, without going into too much detail, my "cover, 1st filter" (the part the oil drain plug goes in: part number 14092-0927) is cracked open and cannot hold oil. I will order a new one but my question is if I should also replace the "gasket, 1st filter cover" part number 11061-0341. I'm just not sure if that is something that can be put back after being taken out. Also, if anybody has any knowledge or advice from having a similar problem, any info would be much appreciated. Also, anybody know the torque specification for the bolts that hold on the cover? Thanks a lot. I just need to act fast and get this done. Here's a link showing these parts I'm talking about: http://www.kawasakipartshouse.com/oe...ump-oil-filter

July 12th, 2013, 06:51 PM	#2
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	87 in lb, and I would replace the gasket but that's me. Make sure you put it on the right way(the gasket that is) its not 100% symmetrical if I remember. You can clean the oil screen while you're at it too. __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

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July 12th, 2013, 06:58 PM	#3
AZninja ninjette.org newbie Name: Don Location: Arizona Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 5	I recently just cracked my oil filter cover as well. I just replaced 14092 and used the o ring I got with the new filter. Just hand tighten it to be sure you don't crack it again.