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Old 21-Apr-2006, 23:28   #16
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Originally posted by andyb
When you fitted the new filter, did you smear a little oil on the o ring seal before fitting. This helps lube the seal when you tighten, rather than it being dry and gripping!

That is very important - you simply cannot tighten a filter properly if the rubber seal is dry.
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