jeepcherokee89

I just did mine yesterday, its a 89 (renix) my adapter bolt was also a 5/8 bolt, the male to male threaded was a 7/8" to remove it from the adapter (have to use a deep socket to install on the block its recessed a bit), the oil filter suggested does not work, the only filter i could find that does fit was a little longer (when i get home i will post the part number), i also had to cut the male to male threaded bolt down a 1/2" to get the filter on. I will also take some pics and post them. had to change a couple things but still an easy install

odgreen

let me know the filter number u used please

jeepcherokee89

i belive it was a s2309 i will have to double check my computer died yesterday so i didnt get a chance to post part numbers and pics. i removed the adapter and installed new rear main seal and oil pan gasket and now have NO smoke screen when stopped at a red light. no more oil leaks

jeepcherokee89

Ok it was the stp S2903 and since doing this my oil pressure has been better I recommend doing it

odgreen

is yours sealing good? i used the same filter and its not sealing...

darp

Hi Guys,
I now have 3,600 miles on my PH3614 direct to block. Will change it again fairly soon. 100% trouble free, not one drop since did it.

Mine is a 96 4.0, ones in the 80s may be different, but the PH3614 fits perfect on mine. What will determine the seal is whether the diameter of the oil seal matches the block, and the Fram Ph3614 is perfect in that regard and its the biggest that will fit for my XJ.

The brand should be interchangable, its a very common filter so the threads and gasket diameter should be identical when you cross reference to another brand, but there could be outside dimensions variations.

jeepcherokee89

yea, its working great no leaks at all good oil pressure, maybe double check everything, did you also have to cut down the threaded tube

InvaderTrax

Just to help, STP S2903 = Fram 3593A = Any Honda from the 90's. The Fram 3614 for the newer Jeeps is a super common Toyota filter.

Also, if someone wants to take pics for this next time they do it, that would be great

odgreen

I got pics of it done

REP--

This took me fifteen minutes to do on my 92. The bolt was a 5/8. After that I followed your process. The only things I did different were the bolt, I had to cut some off of the male to male adapter, and instead of bolt cutters I used vise grips as tight as I could squeeze and pried and hit them with a hammer against the block and the pin came right out. From up top BTW..

Jor2010dan

Did this before I sent my engine to the machine shop
Here's a little fun fact

My first 3 automobiles
1991 Geo Metro (sold)
1998 Lexus ES300
1992 Jeep Cherokee

They all take the same Oil filter now

aquickmopar

I was thinking of using a better filter because I run synthetic oil instead of conventional oil. What do think of the Bosh Distance + D3330 Oil Filter here's the specs on it compared to the Fram PH3614.

Bosh Distance+ D3330

Anti-Drainback Valve: Yes
Color: Blue
Diameter: 3 in
Efficiency: 40 mc
Filter Bypass Relief Valve: Yes
Gasket Inside Diameter: 2.398 in
Gasket Outside Diameter: 2.76 in
Height: 3.36 in
Length: 3.36 in
Maximum Burst Pressure: 450 PSI
Media: Synthetic and Cellulose Blend
Micron Rating: 40 mc
Oil Filter Type: Spin-on
Outside Diameter: 3 in
Recommended Change Interval: Per Vehicle Manufacturer's Recommendation
Oil Relief Valve Open Pressure: 12-18 PSI
Seal Inside Diameter: 2.398 in
Seal Outside Diameter: 2.76 in
Thread Size: 3/4-16
Type: Premium Oil Filter

aquickmopar

Or the Purolater PureONE PL10241 Oil Filter Specs.



Anti-Drainback Valve: Yes
Filter Bypass Relief Valve: Yes
Filter Type/Category: Spin On
Gasket Inside Diameter: 2.398 in
Gasket Outside Diameter: 2.752 in
Height: 3.36 in
Maximum Burst Pressure: 300 PSI
Micron Rating: > 5 mc
Recommended Change Interval: Use OE Recommendation
Relief Valve Opening Pressure: 12-18 PSI
Thread Size: 3/4-16 UNF-2B

odgreen

just a recap on my sealing issue..
i ended up with a filter for a 22re toyota..
it helped since i worked for toyota and filters where free to me lol

Jor2010dan

I did this to my 1992. Word of caution, your going to have to cut the nipple off some in a Cherokee. I did this with the engine out of the Jeep and put the 3330 filter on before reinstallation. Had to (you wouldn't have to if you don't mind using something to cut and chancing getting sparks in the engine) Yank the engine back off. Basically I couldn't take the filter off on the jeep