[Keith]

I hate to start another oil change thread, but I haven't seen the answer to this yet, even in the FAQ and Ducati Suite pages.

How do you remove the oil screen? On my 04 I used a 21mm socket to take the nut off (the one with the thermister attached to it). I can see the screen in there but I didn't know how to get it out. It was getting dark tonight so I put it aside.

Do I use a 14mm hex socket to unscrew the screen or reach in with a pair of needle-nose pliers and grab it?

 

[Guest]

You're on the right track.
You need to find a 14mm hex to get in there an loosen the oil screen (you won't get far with the pliers). Mine was on there pretty good, so you might need a little additional leverage when twisting.
After I took it off, I swished it in a little kerosene and was good to go.
Also, I don't know if you have tracked one down yet, but I had a heck of a time finding a 14mm hex. I guess they are not that common.

 

[Speeddog]

14mm hex driver socket, 1/2" drive. Got mine about 10 years ago for the drainplug on a Benz I had, can't remember where I got it......

I needed a 1/2" breaker bar to get mine off the first time, it was hella tight.

 

[Keith]

Thanks guys. You saved me much frustration.

 

[Guest]

i get my uncommon sizes from here. cost's a couple bucks but the quality is

 

[Speeddog]

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[mwb]

I went through the same thing Saturday changing my oil for the first time. I found a 14mm hex socket at a local Auto Zone. NOBODY else had one...not even Sears and they have all that Craftsmen stuff.

 

[Keith]

Cool. There's one in town. I'll check it out.

 

[lrutt]

ditto the autozone, i bought the set, 12,14,17. lifetime warranty just like sears. works for me.

 

[mwb]

Yeah, that set of 12,14,17 is the same set I got. I don't know why nobody by Auto Zone carries it though.