jeepnewbie44312

So I went to change my oil last night the guy I got it from had it changed a few weeks ago but they put at least an extra quart of oil in it so I drained it an went to take the filter off an it wouldn't move tried 3 filter wrenches 2 band wrenches the screw driver trick an a pipe wrench an it still won't come off any ideas on this it's driving me nuts

4WD4EVER

No offense but you are turning it the correct direction, right?

jeepnewbie44312

I believe so honestly I tried both way thinking maybe I had it wrong but these should spin clockwise right ?

EZEARL

Clockwise is on. Was it leaking at all?

jeepnewbie44312

That may be part of my problem lol but I tried counterclockwise first an wouldn't u move I'm gonna go try at it again though

jeepnewbie44312

An no leaks that I'm aware of from there at least

Fred/N0AZZ

Never use a screwdriver for that job EVER just use the right filter wrench I have a half dozen or so different ones and turn the right direction.


Now when you get it off make sure you get the O-Ring off with it so the new filter will seal.

EZEARL

Just wondering if it might be cross threaded. Could still be and not leak maybe.

jeepnewbie44312

It's Still not moving I tryed sticking some on blaster on it an it didn't do it ether

4WD4EVER

Really? You may need to consider removing the entire oil filter adapter while the filter is still attached then.

Edit: Here's a link if for filter adapter removal:

http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoOilAdaptorOrings.htm

Also, part# for '98 oil filter adapter o-ring kit is the same as the '95 shown in the link. I paid $13 at the local dealer.

dmill89

if you have room to get one in you might want to try and slip a razor blade between the seal and adaptor (be careful not to cut yourself obviously), sometimes this can help break a stuck filter free. I'd also use a cap-style oil filter wrench and the biggest ratchet handle or breaker bar you have that will fit and a piece of pipe (cheater-bar) if needed.

quneur

The easiest way to get a stubborn filter off is to use this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/univers...nch-69021.html

davidap6

What you need to do is take a hammer and cold chisel to the base of the filter and give it a good whack in the counter clockwise direction. It's like when you hit the top of a peanut butter jar with a butter knife. Works for me. Good luck.

Bugout4x4

Sounds like this is the issue. A quick call to the one who just changed the oil in it to find out if he had trouble when he was "Tightening" the filter back on might be worth doing

rusty_bucket

this could mean bad news, it was for me at least when I had this problem, the result:


had to bust off the top, insert a board and screw wood screws through the filter into the wood. Sometimes the wrenches just don't work...