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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 10:40 PM
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hey fellow trail friends was wondering what are the torque specs for the oil adapter bolts gonna change the seals in the oil adapter and wondering what the torque specs were thanks
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 10:57 PM
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hey fellow trail friends was wondering what are the torque specs for the oil adapter bolts gonna change the seals in the oil adapter and wondering what the torque specs were thanks
I think the factory uses 8.3 million ft/lbs...
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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I think the factory uses 8.3 million ft/lbs...
your an idiot nuff said
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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most likely tight as hell. if i cant find specs i tighten it down till i think its enough(depends on the part ofcoarse)
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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You're an idiot nuff said
fixed it for you

"You're" an internet gangsta? Settle down, dude.

Seriously - It's an O-ring seal with one bolt through it. It's not a head gasket. Just tighten it really tight. You'll be fine.
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 11:23 PM
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id say tighten it till it doesnt leak anymore then a little more.
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Originally Posted by supermini99
your an idiot nuff said
I believe he was just being funny as the factory puts them on rather tight and uses LocTite. He's obviously removed one before!!

Chill.

A good pull with your shoulder power will be just fine.
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According to the 1997 Service Manual, for the 2.5L engine = 75 ft/lbs, for the 4.0L = 50 ft/lbs.

Greg
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Here is a link with a bunch of different torque specs

http://jeephorizons.com/tech/99_40l_torque_specs.html
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According to the 1997 Service Manual, for the 2.5L engine = 75 ft/lbs, for the 4.0L = 50 ft/lbs.

Greg
I thought the 4 cylinder didn't use an oil filter adapter.
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