Pin fell out of motor.

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Jun 19, 2010 | 11:30 PM

sumdumguy22

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Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: straight 6

Pin fell out of motor.

When i took off my oil filter to change the filter housing o-ring a pin feel out of the motor. Here is a pic of it i have no idea what it is or how to fix it.

Jun 20, 2010 | 07:03 AM

Willys55

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From: Hainsville, NJ

Model: Grand Cherokee

It is the locator pin for the oil filter adaptor, if you can not see where it goes get a small mirror and a flash light and angle it around the filter housing and you will see a 1/8 hole in the flange surface for the adaptor to lock into

Jun 20, 2010 | 09:11 AM

thelaststarfighter13

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Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

woah! I bet that was scary.

Jun 20, 2010 | 04:48 PM

sumdumguy22

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Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: straight 6

I got the filter housing off and found where the other half the pin is in the block and i cant get it out of the block. Any suggestions on how to get it out?