Oil Filter part number

[WeezyBlue]

1987 2.5

 

When I look it up I get a Wix 51626 filter, but then I've read that filter is for the vertical application and mine is horizontal, which they supposedly didn't switch to until 91.

 

However my block code is 8933004200, which lists as an 87-90.

 

Lot of conflicting info, can anyone clarify?

[eaglescout526]

5012968AA or AB is the Mopar numbers I use. There is an older number of 3300 but the first two are what Chrysler superseded the number to and are readily available still. Hopefully they will help cross-reference. 

 

But the Renix 4.0 and 2.5's used the same oil filter so yes they say vertical but you can use it. A good note to remember is us 2.5's float in a sea of 4.0's.

[WeezyBlue]

40 minutes ago, eaglescout526 said:

5012968AA or AB is the Mopar numbers I use. There is an older number of 3300 but the first two are what Chrysler superseded the number to and are readily available still. Hopefully they will help cross-reference. 

 

But the Renix 4.0 and 2.5's used the same oil filter so yes they say vertical but you can use it. A good note to remember is us 2.5's float in a sea of 4.0's.

 

Great info, thanks!

 

I've only ever run Mopar filters on my other Jeeps so knowing there's one that fits the 87 is perfect.

[cruiser54]

This works on the Renix 4.0s, but I don't know for sure about the 2.5s.

 

CRUISER'S MOSTLY RENIX TIPS

RENIX OIL FILTER TO SAE FILTER

JANUARY 3, 2016 CRUISER54 9 COMMENTS

Tired of having a poor selection of oil filters for your Renix Jeep? Limited availabilty a pain for you? 20mm threads? We don’t need mumblemeter threads on our oil filters.

Here’s a simple mod that allows you to use the very popular SAE threaded oil filters which are more readily available. The old standard 3/4″ SAE thread.

You can purchase a new oil filter nipple from the dealer for under $10 and never be bothered again. Part number 53007563AB. It’s the one on the left. 

Or, grab one off a 91 and later XJ at the junkyard. Be forewarned though. You need a 7/8 wrench to remove a Renix nipple, but a 15/16 wrench for the later style.

And just in case you need to replace your oil filter adapter o-rings, here’s a handy guide.

Oil Filter Adapter O-Ring Sizes
87-90 Renix Model O-rings

0.799 x 0.103 AS568 size -117
1.296 x 0.139 AS568 size -219
2.484 x 0.139 AS568 size –230

Dealer Part Numbers for Renix. Sold individually:

33002970, 33002971, 33002972

Renix kit from Crown Automotive-33002970K

91-01 HO Model Orings

0.676 x 0.070 AS568 size -017
0.859 x 0.139 AS568 size -212
2.484 x 0.139 AS568 size -230