Cheers trader, yeah I found out the hard way, so many opinions my head was mince after an hours reading, but got myself sorted now, sticking with owners manual guide.

Hi vince welcome aboard.

cheers mick, great site, just cant wait for mag to be delivered this week.

Can see filter and thought my filter pliers would fit, but on closer inspection your spot on, cheers for that,

Cheers warthog,the same as my manual.

Hi, emailed alun yesterday got super quick reply, mag will be posted out last week in jan, so should get it anytime next week.

yeah I got that too, the whole issue is a mine field, you gotta laugh, have got it out of my system now, so just filter and oil to buy and crack on with getting it changed. could do with a service manual, any suggestions, ie free downloads

Cheers doc, had a look at suggested site, my god didn't realise what a hot topic oil is, so have decided to stick to manuals recommendation, head still buzzing lol.

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