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Complete Instructions for Eliminating Oil Filter Adaptor on Jeep XJ Cherokee
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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
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Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
Just wanted to put my 2 cents in on this. I just did this mod today and im able to run my original OF. I have no clearance issues at all and no leaks. I cut the hollow stud to fit the oil filter but i dont think it was necessary. I have also replaced my motor mounts with some Brown Dogs a while back so my motor is in its true postition it needs to be in. Hope this helps anyone with a renix motor.
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
I had mine off last weekend first time since 1989 to get out motor mount thru bolt stuck it back on same orings not leaking a drop. The only change I plan for mines changing the nipple to newer one so I can use newer style filters .
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If you go to the JY, be aware that the nipple you want takes a wrench/socket size just a bit bigger than your Renix nipple.
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
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Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
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Or this ...53007563AB....http://www.teamgrandwagoneer.com/oil...ector-gw-1991/
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
CF Veteran
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
If you go to the JY, be aware that the nipple you want takes a wrench/socket size just a bit bigger than your Renix nipple. If you go to the JY, be aware that the nipple you want takes a wrench/socket size just a bit bigger than your Renix nipple. Attached Images 
If you go to the JY, be aware that the nipple you want takes a wrench/socket size just a bit bigger than your Renix nipple. Attached Images
If you go to the JY, be aware that the nipple you want takes a wrench/socket size just a bit bigger than your Renix nipple. Attached Images
Last edited by freegdr; Nov 30, 2013 at 07:07 AM.
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Year: 1990
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I bought mine at the dealer for about $5. Wish I remembered the socket size needed.
See the old Renix adapters being used on the figure to the far right?
See the old Renix adapters being used on the figure to the far right?
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From: west chester, pa
Year: 1999
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