P1000 DCT Filter Housing Leak

[PapasTrail]

So last night I did the 100 mile oil change on my 2023 P1K Trail using filters and oil I got from the dealership. They sold me new crush washers but not o-rings. We loaded up this morning and headed for the trails and when we got there, I noticed oil drips on my trailer. I could see oil on the belly pan so we cut our ride short. When I got home, I found the oil coming from the DCT filter cap. I snugged the bolts a little but it’s still seeping oil.
I assume I need to replace the o-ring, but can I remove the DCT cover without losing all the oil I just changed last night?

 

[Vikes79]

So last night I did the 100 mile oil change on my 2023 P1K Trail using filters and oil I got from the dealership. They sold me new crush washers but not o-rings. We loaded up this morning and headed for the trails and when we got there, I noticed oil drips on my trailer. I could see oil on the belly pan so we cut our ride short. When I got home, I found the oil coming from the DCT filter cap. I snugged the bolts a little but it’s still seeping oil.
I assume I need to replace the o-ring, but can I remove the DCT cover without losing all the oil I just changed last night?

Hello,

Yes unfortunately you likely cut the o ring. It can be a bugger to keep from bunching up and cutting it. You gotta give it a good amount of lube, and kinda lightly rotate it slightly while you push the housing back on.

You’ll loose some when you pull the filter, around a 1/2 qt or so if I remember right.

Happened to me last fall.

 

[PapasTrail]

Thank you Vikes79!
At least I won’t lose all the oil. Removing the belly pan definitely makes the job easier.

 

[Smitty335]

So last night I did the 100 mile oil change on my 2023 P1K Trail using filters and oil I got from the dealership. They sold me new crush washers but not o-rings. We loaded up this morning and headed for the trails and when we got there, I noticed oil drips on my trailer. I could see oil on the belly pan so we cut our ride short. When I got home, I found the oil coming from the DCT filter cap. I snu gged the bolts a little but it’s still seeping oil.
I assume I need to replace the o-ring, but can I remove the DCT cover without losing all the oil I just changed last night?

Filter change is just like the fore play of yesterday, make sure the o ring is lubricated, I just push the cap on with my hand and then tighten then bolts by hand, snug them with a 1/4" ratchet, do not go by torque specs.

 

[Hondasxs]

Can you tilt it on its side. Like your changing a tire using another machine and a winch. I doubt you would loose any then.

Fyi, don't over tighten the bolts. bolt tightness is irrelevant to stopping the leak. Snug, tight, extra tight makes no difference as the o-ring holds the seal.

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[PapasTrail]

That’s a thought, I can definitely jack it up on one side and minimize the oil loss.
True, the o-ring is the seal so the bolts just need to be snug and not GNT.
Thanks for the idea!

 

[Hondasxs]

Just don't over tighten them. Lots of people popping them off by hunting the "click" of a torque wrench vs just using a small ratchet and feeling it out.

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[PapasTrail]

1/4” ratchet and “just enough” to hold it in place

 

[Mopower58]

For all kinds of seal lubrication, I always have a bottle of STP oil treatment.

 

[PapasTrail]

Good deal, thanks for the idea! I’ve got some Lucas.

 

[nitrotmann]

Maybe you could jack up one side and not lose as much oil?

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[germanelegance]

Yes to this …..”do not go by torque specs”. Got real lucky after snapping a head.

Finger tight and 1/4 turn with wrench maybe.

That first oil change cost me $400!!

 

[Scoop]

You gotta give it a good amount of lube, and kinda lightly rotate it slightly while you push

TWSS

 

[dweber23tr]

This thread is "mostly appropriate", at least for timing. I just did the 100 mile service on mine and am running into the same thing from the dct filter. I did use new o rings though but still could have pinched it. Was trying to figure out how much oil I was going to lose and now will try tipping the machine on its side a bit to minimize the oil loss.

 

[ODAMO]

This thread is "mostly appropriate", at least for timing. I just did the 100 mile service on mine and am running into the same thing from the dct filter. I did use new o rings though but still could have pinched it. Was trying to figure out how much oil I was going to lose and now will try tipping the machine on its side a bit to minimize the oil loss.

Breaking News: Man flips machine trying to save 5 oz of oil.

 

[Scoop]

Breaking News: Man flips machine trying to save 5 oz of oil.

So that's what @Adam490 was trying to do here ...

 

[dweber23tr]

Breaking News: Man flips machine trying to save 5 oz of oil.

Good point, don't make the news.... lol