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leaking maybe near oil filter
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leaking maybe near oil filter
Sorry if this has been covered before but the search function keeps crashing the app..but can't pinpoint the oil leak but it spears to be from around the oil filter..pressure sending unit was a source but has since been replaced wasn't sure if the white marker in the picture was supposed to line up with the little nub (the cause I'm thinking) any suggestions would be helpfull thanks
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Year: 1996
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Engine: 4.0 HO Straight Six
It's very common to leak at the oil filter adaptor. How's your valve cover gasket? I'd pressure wash the engine, make sure it's nice and clean and then start it up and with it running, observe the engine closely and try and find the leak. Start at the highest point (valve cover) and work your way down when looking for the leak
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Thanks for the suggestions, definitely not the valve cover just changed it about 6k ago its been washed several times since (every time I change something involving oil) sending unit is new and fine ..the oil is only infuriated lower half below the filter..can anyone fill me in on what that elbow is called so I can try replacing the seal?
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Thanks for the suggestions, definitely not the valve cover just changed it about 6k ago its been washed several times since (every time I change something involving oil) sending unit is new and fine ..the oil is only infuriated lower half below the filter..can anyone fill me in on what that elbow is called so I can try replacing the seal?
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Year: 1996
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Originally Posted by kjc
Oil filter adapter.. mine has 3 rubber o-rings. They're available at the dealer, but I found cheaper ones searching amazon.
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Recently did this on mine... got the o-ring set from the dealer for about $4 total. Bought a right angle Torx set from O'Reilly's for $10 and did it myself. You can use a cheater pipe or a long box end wrench for leverage. A strong steady pull and mine spun loose.
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Originally Posted by multiperpus
Just ordered the 3 rings for it about an hour ago..hoping it all goes well
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Did mine on a 2000 XJ. The fix is pretty simple. I got a T-60 two piece torx bit, has to be a two piece so you can drive out the torx bit from the socket. Then i just got a box end wrench that fit the hex part of the bit to break the adaptor bolt loose. Youll have to used a small pipe to slide over the wrench for more leverage. Once youre done can tap the trox bit back into its socket.
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It's easy, don't sweat it. FYI, I got my o-rings at an industrial seal shop. Cheaper than stealership, and you can get whatever material and durometer you want. I got 90d buna. But, I learned that you can get 80d virgin teflon orings that are guaranteed to last 10x longer than buna or Viton.
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