oil filter probleme

[wannabeMJ]

it was time for me to put fluids in my truck, 90 cherokee 4.0L stick

but when I went to put the oil filter back on it just won't screw in

I tried the mobile 1 M-204

the Fram PH16 (I know about fram)

and the mastercraft

 

but none of them will screw on

 

then I said to my self maybe wrong one

so I went and got the mobile 1 M-210

wich has a bigger size hole

 

but that one is to big

then a budy of mine told me try a ford one for a 302

but that one won't work either

 

I looked at the threads on the engine and they look fine

 

any ideas on what might be wrong???

 

could some one tell me the name of where the oil filter screw in and where can I find that part if I have to change it

[Wildman]

If your asking about a '90 4.0, that has a metric thread on the oil filter. 2.5 X 14 I think :hmm:

 

You'll be looking for a Purolator L14619 or PL14619

 

Or K&N HP-2007

 

I wouldn't give you the Frame number......(PH3985) but just in case your stuck.

[wannabeMJ]

allready tried the PL3985 still won't screw in

 

anyone know the name of that part with the thread cuz by the look of it, thats what might be wrong with it

[jpdocdave]

its called an oil filter adapter.

 

is it possible someone switched it for the newer chrysler size? i am wanting to do that with mine, its a more common filter. try one for a 92, xj or mj. although, i have screwed on a later style filter onto the metric adapter before, it will go on, just not seal well.

[Automan2164]

Umm, maybe I missed something here, but... What brand/part number is on the old filter?

 

Rob L.

[dasbulliwagen]

I agree... best place to start. Take the old filter number to the parts store and have them cross reference it to the brand you want.

[ComancheKid45]

If your asking about a '90 4.0, that has a metric thread on the oil filter. 2.5 X 14 I think :hmm:

 

You'll be looking for a Purolator L14619 or PL14619

 

Or K&N HP-2007

 

I wouldn't give you the Frame number......(PH3985) but just in case your stuck.

 

allready tried the PL3985 still won't screw in

 

 

 

Two different numbers there buddy :thumbsup:

[wannabeMJ]

sorry it was the PH3985

 

I'm just about to rip the oil filter adapter out of there and just put a new one will make it easier

[Eagle]

Is it possible that a previous owner already changed it to the non-metric filter adapter> How does the filter sit when installed -- horizontal, with the mouth facing forward, or vertical with the mouth down and the filter tipped slightly outward at the top toward the passenger fender?

[wannabeMJ]

fixed the prob got to the JY today and found a 89 cherokee and took the oil filter adapter out of it for 5$

then went to napa and bought a napa gold filter

now all I have to do is install the whole thing

 

thanks

dominic

 

ps I will check the old adapter when its out of thereand post pics of it

[HOrnbrod]

Make sure you get new o-rings (or get a kit from the dealer, p/n 4720363) or it will most likely leak. :eek:

[wannabeMJ]

got it on with the 2 o-rings and filled it and after 45 min no leak

 

so far so good

[jpdocdave]

i think you had a new non metric adapter already installed, and you removed an upgrade.

[wannabeMJ]

I agree but will work for now

I looked kinda silly at napa with the oil adapter saying I need a filter for that ........ :doh:

[HOrnbrod]

got it on with the 2 o-rings and filled it and after 45 min no leak so far so good

 

Keep your eye on it. :D

[wannabeMJ]

thanks all

[Eagle]

i think you had a new non metric adapter already installed, and you removed an upgrade.

The new adapter wasn't an upgrade. Chrysler just wanted to stock fewer filters, so by changing to an SAE thread they could specify the same filter they used on other vehicles. The new filter is the same size as the old one and they filter the same (if you buy the same brand of filter).

[HOrnbrod]

Sort of. By changing to the SAE thread it enabled utilization of larger filters than the puny metric filters, like the 5.178" and 6.93" Ford filters. Added a quart or more to the total oil capacity. Not a bad thing.

[jpdocdave]

for me, i merely call it an upgrade for filter selection. the chrysler filter is abundant, and fit almost every chrysler/dodge/jeep 6 and 8 cylinder for almost 20 yrs. where as the renix filter is not as common. therefore, selection of filters is increased at whatever store you are purchasing your filter by more than double. most stores carry one or maybe two filters for the renix, where as the chrysler filter you have 4 or 5 choices.

 

for me it would be the same filter for my other jeeps, and also, i've missed out on sales on filters because the filter for the renix isn't the brand in stock on sale at the time.

 

i didn't think of allowing for other bigger filters, thats a good point.