STERLING STINGER Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I'm leaking a little oil from under my oil filter. it looks like the part that the oil filter screws onto. anyone know this part name and got any info on it? thanks in advance Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 oil filter adapter There are "O" rings in their that can be replaced to stop the oil leakage. Dealer charges less then 10 bucks for IIRC 3 "O" rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 You may think about converting to a newer style filter adapter while youre at it. Or deleting the adapter all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airspeed Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Not sure of your configuration, my 96 4.0 HO required a T60 torx on a 2' breaker bar to loosen the adapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 On your 88 it's pretty easy. A 9/16" or 5/8" wrench is all that's required along with 3 seals from the dealer for under $10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 the oil filters have a rubber gasket, make sure the gasket from the old filter did not stick to the engine... just make sure when you replace the filter that the rubber gasket comes off with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STERLING STINGER Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Wow thanks for the info I forgot to mention its on my 92. Any write ups on it amywhere or is it pretty easy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STERLING STINGER Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 You may think about converting to a newer style filter adapter while youre at it. Or deleting the adapter all together. I don't understand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJRemi Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I haven't done it but there's an adapter to allow standard thread filters instead of metric, which will give you more choice in filter size. Also, I think you can reposition the angle of the filter to suit the longer filters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 newer style adapter: http://www.jpmagazine.com/howto/5421/index.html adapter delete: http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/complete-instructions-eliminating-oil-filter-adaptor-jeep-xj-cherokee-1162291/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankTheDog Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 No need to put a newer adapter on it unless you want the filter laying horizontally. The 92 will have the standard 3/4" thread not the metric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 the oil filters have a rubber gasket, make sure the gasket from the old filter did not stick to the engine... just make sure when you replace the filter that the rubber gasket comes off with it. Have you ever made this mistake? It doesnt "leak," it gushes! I remember doing this (forgetting to check the oil filter for the gasket) to my shop instructors car in 7th grade. Not a pretty sight. One of those mistake you ONLY DO ONCE! :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 the oil filters have a rubber gasket, make sure the gasket from the old filter did not stick to the engine... just make sure when you replace the filter that the rubber gasket comes off with it. Have you ever made this mistake? It doesnt "leak," it gushes! I remember doing this (forgetting to check the oil filter for the gasket) to my shop instructors car in 7th grade. Not a pretty sight. One of those mistake you ONLY DO ONCE! :yes: it never happened to me, but when my cousin changed the oil in his 94 explorer it happened over his nice clean drive way! Now i rub some oil on the gasket before i put the new one on and check to make sure the old gasket comes off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STERLING STINGER Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Haha Ya i know about that gasket. I always rub oil on it so it comes off easy on the next change. I still am trying to figure out if its tough to do or not Or find a write up or something :cheers: Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STERLING STINGER Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 I still havent found anything on the site yet?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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