Replacing R100 oil filter canister

[Merstad]

Hi all,

I recently had the enigne block from my 95 R100GS PD vapor blasted. I was in a bit of a hurry and had left the oil filter cover on and forgot to take it off after I got it back. When I opened it a few weeks later I found rust on the canister.

I've ordered a new canister, but there's not alot of info on how to replace it. Snowbum writes this on his website:

YES, it IS possible to, on purpose, move the canister in or out, but I recommend you do not try this, and I am NOT publishing the procedure here ...on purpose, because it is easy to cause damage.

I've only found one description online https://forums.bmwmoa.org/threads/oil-f ... 0rs.64516/

Hoping someone here can provide a bit more detail on the procedure. I'm scared I'll somehow damage the block. All tips very much appreciated!

Best regards,
Magnus

[Rob Frankham]

Unless the canister is so rusty that it interferes with it's function, I would avoid trying to move it at all. The chances of 'getting it wrong' are way too high. After all, it lives in an oil saturated environment and is unlikely to rust any more. If it doesn't affect the sealing face at the end of the canister, clean any loose rust off and let it be...

Rob