Oil filter relocation?
03-30-2012, 09:06 AM
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Oil filter relocation?
1997 XJ 4.0. It seems any thread that has the word "oil" is beating a dead horse.
But, I cannot find any info good/bad on relocating the oil filter and possibly adding a cooler inline with it.
I would love to move the oil filter to make easier to remove/replace, given how it's right on top of the starter and I have to take out the oil press switch to really get to it.
Mainly want to do it for "possible" convience on future oil changes.
Any inputs?
But, I cannot find any info good/bad on relocating the oil filter and possibly adding a cooler inline with it.
I would love to move the oil filter to make easier to remove/replace, given how it's right on top of the starter and I have to take out the oil press switch to really get to it.
Mainly want to do it for "possible" convience on future oil changes.
Any inputs?
03-30-2012, 11:42 AM
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you can remove the oil filter adapter to make the change easier but ive seen alot of naysay about it. 1. i think you need to use a smaller filter, which is not good and 2. it sits really close to motor mount bolt and could be prone to puncture in extreme circumstances.
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04-06-2012, 07:27 AM
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You shouldn't have to remove anything to get to the filter. I just crawled under my XJs and twisted the sucker off. Do you have a picture of the area you're working in because that sounds pretty weird that somethings in your way.
94XJ and 98XJ I did it on. aswell as YJs.
94XJ and 98XJ I did it on. aswell as YJs.
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you can remove the oil filter adapter to make the change easier but ive seen alot of naysay about it. 1. i think you need to use a smaller filter, which is not good and 2. it sits really close to motor mount bolt and could be prone to puncture in extreme circumstances.
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