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Oil Filter Cover Gasket
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Posted by: rookie06

I have an 06' predator, i run Klotz Techniplate 4 stroke oil @ 15w/50 weight. When it idles it's fine but when you give it throtle the o-ring seal rolls over and blows oil out. Anyone have any idea why this happens.

Posted by: Outlaw 50

It blows oil out of where?

Posted by: rookie06

Oil spews out between the crank case and the cover. for some reason the o-ring seal doesnt hold.

Posted by: OutlawBill

The O-ring is to be replaced on each oil change. It is a crunch to fit once it is compressed it does not spring back.

Posted by: rookie06

Ok, i already replaced the gasket, and it still spews oil, but when i take the filter out it's fine. I put a new filter in and it still leaks. Any idea about that?

Posted by: smokinwrench

Could you possibly have the filter in backwards? Been awhile since I had my predator but I think it is possible and that might cause your oil to dead head in the filter housing.

Posted by: rookie06

I guess it's possible, I'll try switching it around and see what happens. Thanks for the info!

Posted by: OutlawBill

spring in back open end in too cover

Posted by: katch26

thats what it is, I did the same thing

Posted by: rookie06

Problem Solved! Filter was in backwards, thanks for the help!