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Oil level sight glass
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:22 pm
by nab 301
I think I need a new one.... I'm sure i'll be able to replace it quicker than it's taken me to upload this but just in case , has anyone replaced one
and yes , I know it's Perspex, but
glass sounds better,
DSC_0193 (2) by
Nigel Burgess, on Flickr
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:39 pm
by ceepee
no soap and water in Dub these days?
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:44 pm
by nab 301
You should have seen it before I washed it
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 9:32 am
by mh374
Replaced mine last year and used Steptoe's method. Very quick and easy to do.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=315999
His pictures are no longer there, but not really needed.
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 6:20 pm
by dysondiver
hot nail works very well
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 7:14 pm
by BlackDuc
Its pretty easy to replace. Once the glass is out use a seal puller. I made the mistake of trying to pry out from the edges. Ended up nibbling away on the outter lip. Made it way less fun to remove.
One of the instructions posted online says not to use any oil. I spoke with the head mechanic at my local BMW and he said they use a tiny bit. Drop on your fingers and rub around then rub off on towel then on the sight. I did it and it went in really easy..hasnt popped out yet!
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 7:45 pm
by nab 301
Haven't fitted yet but i'll post up how (un)successful I've been when I do...
thanks for all the tips.
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2016 10:58 pm
by nab 301
Only got around to doing this today..
30 seconds to remove and a couple of minutes to replace.
I used this to remove.
SAM_0765 (2) by
Nigel Burgess, on Flickr