1997 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4.0 i6. the oil filter adapter is a) leaking b) the torx head screw is stripped round. What I want to know is if I take an angle grinder and cut 1/4 inch off of the end of it can I then remove it?

 

If you're careful I'm sure you could get away with doing that. I forget the width of the torx head is for the bit....but if you had a small one, you could also try using an extraction bit if you have one small enough too. Beyond that making a cut is probably your best bet, just take your time.

 

Here is what the bolt looks like.



Even if you ground the head off, your still not going to get the adapter off. I would suggest welding something to the bolt, like a nut. Then you can get a wrench on it and hopefully break it free. Depending on how stripped out the torx is, you may be able to use an extractor like this.