How to remove Oil filter attachment

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BigBlueBeast

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Beaverton Oregon

• May 9, 2009

• #1

So on my 4.0 there is an attachment that that makes the Oil filter 90 degrees vs straight to the block. This piece leaks oil were it is suppose to be sealed to the block. Its not aftermarket, it stock. I need to know how to seal it or is there a gasket? Better yet whats it called?:eyes:

 

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urbexx

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Glendale, AZ

• May 10, 2009

• #2

Oil filter adapter. There's a bolt that goes straight through it. 87-90 uses a hex head bolt (9/16" IIRC), 91+ uses a T60 torx bolt.

Visit your dealer, and ask for the oil filter adapter Orings

 

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BigBlueBeast

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Beaverton Oregon

• May 10, 2009

• #3

Yeah I should have searched first. This is going to be fun from what I just read.

 

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dogsled1

NAXJA Forum User

Location

AL

• May 10, 2009

• #4

BigBlueBeast said:

Yeah I should have searched first. This is going to be fun from what I just read.

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there is a write up here that suggests using the torx bit with a wrench due to the small amount of clearance. that looks like it should work about as well as anything. I have to do this myself, just picked up the o-ring kit yesterday from the dealer, $7.51

 

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urbexx

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Glendale, AZ

• May 10, 2009

• #5

I haven't yet attempted it yet on my '91 with the Torx bolt, but it was a breeze on the '87 with the hex head. I'm hoping it holds out on mine for another 6 months or so when I swap the engine with a stroker. But yeah, looks like the bit+wrench is the way to go.

 

49erRider

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Fort Mill, SC

• May 10, 2009

• #6

Best thing to do is get some torx L-wrenches. O-reileys has them up to T-60 and gives you leverage and enough room to maneuver. The set was like 9 bucks I think.