Oil filter adapter question

azwnbfpro · Feb 2, 2011

I'm needing to change the oil filter adapter seals on my '98 xj. The local auto parts store has a kit for this, but the kit only says it's for 1987 - 1996 jeep xj 4.0 liter. Will this work on my 1998?

My xj is a 1998 4.0 liter, auto tranny, sport 4x4.

Thanks for any advice.

samger2 · Feb 2, 2011

I would just get the proper kit from the dealer, it's really not very expensive and you know you'll be getting the correct thing

kastein · Feb 2, 2011

same... they are under ten bucks almost everywhere afaik.

I believe the Dorman HELP! branded set fits just about every jeep ever made but I'm not sure. It has like ten o-rings in it.

Matthew Currie · Feb 2, 2011

I'd second the above. Last time I got the seals for my 95 it was something like seven bucks. The 87 adapter is greatly different from the later ones, so a kit for all years must either have extra pieces in it or be wrong somewhere.

lawsoncl · Feb 3, 2011

kastein said:
same... they are under ten bucks almost everywhere afaik.

I believe the Dorman HELP! branded set fits just about every jeep ever made but I'm not sure. It has like ten o-rings in it.

I got the Dorman kit and the only o-ring that actually fit was the big one. I had the others already in a cheap harbor freight o-ring kit. I was ordering some other stuff from Rock Auto so I just added it to the order. Next time, it'll be the dealer.

Ecomike · Feb 3, 2011

The doorman kit has some of the 87 orings, but is missing one. Had to go to the dealer for it. It was not expensive.

Dragonslayer · Feb 3, 2011

For my '98 I got Mopar O-ring Kit part # 1-04720363.
It's got all 3 properly sized O-rings and cost all of
$8 at the dealer. No hassles. No doubts.

GregGA · Jun 22, 2011

Will replace the O rings on my 87 this weekend. They don't come in a kit.
Here are the part numbers: 33002970, 3300297,33002972. About $11.50

I am also replacing the metric E connector, and going to SAE. Part number
is 53007563AB. This will allow the use of a larger filter, keep the 5/8" adapter attaching bolt, and keep the filter vertical.

xcm · Jun 22, 2011

right here buddy, $3.99. and they do come in a kit. you can allmost buy 3 sets for your price
and its confirmed that they all fit, no additional o-rings needed... at least on my 90's and 92.

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/oil-filter-adapter-seal-kit-33002970k.html

the oil filter adapter is definately a good mod though, at that price it's not worth pulling one at the junkyard, and the local jeep dealer had it too.

GregGA · Jun 22, 2011

How did I miss that? Thanks.

"Hosed again":doh:

xcm · Jun 23, 2011

only drawback to morris4x4, is their store is still in the 20th century. tracking numbers? was that? `

Matthew Currie · Jun 23, 2011

this is one of the few items it might be best to get at the dealership. Last time I did this the correct set for my 95 was about 6 bucks. You could, perhaps, get them cheaper on line, but if the dealer has them on the shelf, you're well off.

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