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I guess PO didn't change the oil much
- Thread starter gajeepguy
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GregGA
87 Laredo Galloping Ghost
- Location
- Woodstock GA
You can also put it in park and hold the RPM's at about 3000 for about 3 minutes or so. That, and the Rotella/ MMO got rid of my tick. What year Jeep do you have?
89. Seems to be doing much better
GregGA
87 Laredo Galloping Ghost
- Location
- Woodstock GA
Have you changed out the oil filter adapter o rings and changed the oil filter adapter to SAE threads?. I did that to my 87. Tonight I am going to switch the oil filter to a NAPA 1773 filter just because I can:yap:. The filter is 7" long and will only fit a RENIX with the vertical oil filter mount.
I am in Woodstock. What part of GA are you in?
I am in Woodstock. What part of GA are you in?
cruiser54
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Prescott, Az
This^^ really speeds up the process.
I'm in Blue Ridge. Actually moved here from 92 a few years ago.
Anyways, oil filter orings just changed. Still the stock adapter though.
I would like more info on the sae adapter and 7 inch oil filter
cruiser54
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Prescott, Az
I'm in Blue Ridge. Actually moved here from 92 a few years ago.
Anyways, oil filter orings just changed. Still the stock adapter though.
I would like more info on the sae adapter and 7 inch oil filter
Adapter is 53007563AB from your dealer for about $6.
cruiser54
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Prescott, Az
No. The Renix OFA seals are sold individually from the dealer and the HO ones are sold as a set.
GregGA
87 Laredo Galloping Ghost
- Location
- Woodstock GA
Since you just replaced the O rings, they will be fine. You need to remove the old adapter with, IIRC, a 22mm deep socket. I had a friend who had one. If you don't have a deep socket, remove the oil filter base again. Now use a dremel with a cut off disc, or hack saw, and cut the old adapter tube down so you can get a standard socket over the nut. Clean out all the metal shavings and install the new adapter.
Once done, it opens up the options of a bunch of other filters. I used a NAPA1773. Wix makes the NAPA filters, and either make is all I will use in my Jeep.
Hope this helps.
Once done, it opens up the options of a bunch of other filters. I used a NAPA1773. Wix makes the NAPA filters, and either make is all I will use in my Jeep.
Hope this helps.
Did second oil change today with rotella and mmo. Looking down through the oil fill the sludge appears to be getting better. Oil wasn't nearly as toast this time either, so maybe there is hope!
Also have not experienced the tick recently, and its even been reaaly cold as of late
Also have not experienced the tick recently, and its even been reaaly cold as of late
GregGA
87 Laredo Galloping Ghost
- Location
- Woodstock GA
Your Jeep is on the road to recovery. It loves your TLC:loveu:
cruiser54
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Prescott, Az
Keep doing what you're doing. Your experience mimmicks mine.
Alright, update! After 4 2k mi oil changes I dropped the pan. New pan gasket and rms. The pan and bottom end had minimal sludge build up, top end looks much better but the oil pickup was nearly clogged, I'm surprised I had oil pressure!
So the rotella and MMO did a great job, my question is should I continue to use the MMO now, or just stick to straight rotella?
So the rotella and MMO did a great job, my question is should I continue to use the MMO now, or just stick to straight rotella?
cruiser54
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Prescott, Az
WOW! Rotella alone should be good for now.
Thanks cruiser, you've been great help learning to deal with this old renix
Now, I hope this RMS and new 1piece oil pan gasket do the trick rather than that glued together POS I had to scrape off.
I spent nearly an entire day straightening out the pan flange in hopes of no leaks, I've done the VC gasket, oil adapter orings, oil pressure sending unit and distributor gasket already. Fingers crossed!
Now, I hope this RMS and new 1piece oil pan gasket do the trick rather than that glued together POS I had to scrape off.
I spent nearly an entire day straightening out the pan flange in hopes of no leaks, I've done the VC gasket, oil adapter orings, oil pressure sending unit and distributor gasket already. Fingers crossed!
cruiser54
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Prescott, Az
I'm VERY impressed with your results. That's really clean. I've only observed mine with a flashlight through the oil filler hole and noticed an improvement. That oil pan pic sums it up nicely. So, how long did you run the "mix" of Rotella and MMO? Which Rotella did you use? Oil and filter change intervals?
cruiser54
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Prescott, Az
