4.0 leaking oil filter adapter
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4.0 leaking oil filter adapter
I did a search, but wasn't able to find what the size is of the bolt that holds the oil filter adapter onto the block. A T60 is too small, and once I got under there- I noticed that it was an allen head.
Does anyone know what size allen key I'll need to take the adapter off? I'd be nice if it was a T60... I have one of those; this allen key looks like it will need to be pretty big!
The Cherokee is a 93 model. Thanks for the help.
Does anyone know what size allen key I'll need to take the adapter off? I'd be nice if it was a T60... I have one of those; this allen key looks like it will need to be pretty big!
The Cherokee is a 93 model. Thanks for the help.
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https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/motor-mounts-oil-filter-adapter-renix-1385/
This might help you out
This might help you out
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I just had to do this on my rig a couple weeks ago. Pretty straight forward fix. Might help having an extra set of hands though as it can a pain to position the adapter correctly and simultaneously tighten the torx bolt. By the way make sure you have a t60 short stlye torx bit for this job.
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Thanks for the help guys, but like I said- the bolt that holds my filter adapter on is allen, not torx. I'm still trying to find out the size.
I have the part number for the factory gasket set, so I might ask one of the mechanics at the dealership what tool they use when I go up there to pick up the gasket set. Apparently this is a common spot for oil to leak at, and who knows if in 93 they used torx, or just allen bolts. Maybe I'll just stick in a hex bolt head in there to find the size. (or at least get close to it)
I have the part number for the factory gasket set, so I might ask one of the mechanics at the dealership what tool they use when I go up there to pick up the gasket set. Apparently this is a common spot for oil to leak at, and who knows if in 93 they used torx, or just allen bolts. Maybe I'll just stick in a hex bolt head in there to find the size. (or at least get close to it)
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Early(er) XJ's used a 9/16 hex head bolt.
Might want to spray some brake cleaner up there and go to town with a rag, double-check that you are not dealing with that type. Which way is you filter pointed? UP or BACK? the o-rings are different sizes between the two
If it's not, you just cleaned up some gunk you would have had to clean later on re-installation.
I have a 91 that uses the 9/16 HH and a 94 that has the T-60.
Might want to spray some brake cleaner up there and go to town with a rag, double-check that you are not dealing with that type. Which way is you filter pointed? UP or BACK? the o-rings are different sizes between the two
If it's not, you just cleaned up some gunk you would have had to clean later on re-installation.
I have a 91 that uses the 9/16 HH and a 94 that has the T-60.
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I think there was a TSB on the leak and many XJs that went to a dealership got converted to T-60s. Thought I read that a few years back. So anyway the dealers changed the hex headed bolts to a T-60 if they came into their facilities.
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I bet you're right Howler- I bet it's a 9/16th key that will be needed. It's for sure bigger than 3/8.
I pulled the OE block out in exchange for another 93 model motor that I pulled from the junkyard (that I paid 75 bucks for, mind you on a 1/2 off weekend).
I'll check the OE block for the T60, and maybe just swap the two bolts.
The filter points toward the back (on both motors)
It sure is a tight fit right there between the frame rail.
I pulled the OE block out in exchange for another 93 model motor that I pulled from the junkyard (that I paid 75 bucks for, mind you on a 1/2 off weekend).
I'll check the OE block for the T60, and maybe just swap the two bolts.
The filter points toward the back (on both motors)
It sure is a tight fit right there between the frame rail.
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Mine has the T-60 but i had to put the socket in place and then clamp onto the socket with vice-grips to break it loose.
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The socket I used had a small hole on the inside, so I put it in the vise and used a puncn and shot the INSERT out. Was a 3/8" hex, so I used the insert and a 3/8" box wrench.
Took a little longer, but alot less grief. Well except for the countless times I dropped the insert.
Good thing there were no GFM's around.
Took a little longer, but alot less grief. Well except for the countless times I dropped the insert.
Good thing there were no GFM's around.
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