1992 4.0L Oil Filter Location

[REDSWAG]

Has anyone had any luck with spinning the 90 degree oil filter fitting to a position other than almost straight up??? Thanks to all of you guys and gals for having me onboard...Pat

 

[Yucca-Man]

You need the later adapter; although I thought '92 was the first year for the horizontal adapter anyway. Hit the dealer up for one from a '96 4.0L and get some new o-rings while you're at it.

http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/filter.html

 

[REDSWAG]

Thanks Yuccaman...I've read that the 1991's had the correct piece...but darned if the thing ain't still upside down....I'd like to join you guys with the 35's+, 4.10's-n-change, lifts, etc....someday...if only I could get approval from the appropriations commitee.........

 

[MG_43]

With the filter changed 90 degrees does the oil still run all over everything below still? I hate oil all over.

 

[Yucca-Man]

You still get a bit of dribbling when removing the filter in the horizontal position but that's another reason I disconnect the oil pressure sender - I've got big hands and arms so it takes a quick whip of the wrist to spin the filter off and set it upright on the frame before lifting it out. Of course, it's also a good idea to disconnect the battery before doing that so you don't drop a metal-cased filter across a circuit...

The other big advantage of "going horizontal" is that you can use the larger 1-qt filters too. Don't let old_man fool ya with his toilet paper filter...

 

[MG_43]

I've been around for a couple of days, the T.P. filters were real big in the early 70's, I use wix filters only.
I'll be getting the other filter adapter here soon. Thanks for the help.