Oilfilter bracket Torx bolt

[Original_MudButt]

Catalog shows two O rings to buy ?

I think there are three. One large one and two smaller ones.

 

[xjrick94]

I think there are three. One large one and two smaller ones.

I replaced them on my 94 a few months ago. There were 3 in the package that I bought at the local dodge dealer.

 

[playbass]

Getting the orings from the dealer made a big difference. The first set I got from autozone did not work (the large oring was not the right size), but the dealer set of 3 worked great. No more leaks.

 

[Truckedup]

Ok,I'll visit the local Dodge dealer......My two XJ's don't gush oil from the adapter but it's enough to wet things up more than necessary.
Both our Jeeps are the same year and about the same mileage,150,000. They were bought used at different times.They both have the same little problems, oil leaks,the engine knock at idle,the dash gauge cluster that quit,but was easily repaired,weak second gear synchro (Redline gear oil makes a big difference)
But they start and go all the time.

 

[JPs01XJ]

Since changing the OF adapter o-ring is not a frequent repair, is anyone intersted in selling their fabriacted tool? I need to change my o-rings but have no way of fabricating.

I have an 2001 4.0 if there are any takers.

 

[Truckedup]

Since changing the OF adapter o-ring is not a frequent repair, is anyone intersted in selling their fabriacted tool? I need to change my o-rings but have no way of fabricating.

I have an 2001 4.0 if there are any takers.

You can have mine for the cost of shipping...Just did mine,but I have my wife's XJ to do soon as the kit I ordered gets here....The local Mopar dealer only had one kit... They are on Ebay and elsewhere for less than 10 bucks (6 bucks at the dealer) Part number 4720363.

 

[Devilfrog]

Since changing the OF adapter o-ring is not a frequent repair, is anyone intersted in selling their fabriacted tool? I need to change my o-rings but have no way of fabricating.

I have an 2001 4.0 if there are any takers.

buy a T60 socket bit,

oops, that's a pretty massive picture, sorry.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAC-tools-1...e-Socket-VERY-NICE-/300936850922#ht_45wt_1141
hammer out the bit itself from the socket part, then use a 12mm wrench on that. That's how I did mine a few years back ... since I'm welding defficient

 

[xjrick94]

I used a socket as well but i left the socket part in place. Just place the wrench as far back as i could.

 

[lazyxj]

buy a T60 socket bit,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAC-tools-1...e-Socket-VERY-NICE-/300936850922#ht_45wt_1141
hammer out the bit itself from the socket part, then use a 12mm wrench on that.

I used this method a month ago and it worked great. There was little room on my 2001 and the whole socket and breaker bar had no chance of fitting.
Double wrenching the 12mm wrench provided the needed extra leverage.

 

[5-90]

Ok,I bought a 5 buck T60 bit. I punched the bit from the 3/8 chrome "socket', then cut the end from an unknown typical L shaped lug wrench and welded the bit to the end. Had to heat this hillbilly wrench to put a bend in it for best clearance to miss AC hoses etc.. Put a pipe over the end for a total length of about 3 feet and "jerked" the bolt loose .I would estimate it was at least 120 ft lbs...
Two questions, do these adapters always develop leaks over time? We have two 99 XJ's and both leak ( the screw on filer is not leaking)
Catalog shows two O rings to buy ?

Yes, the O-rings dry out over time.

There should be three O-rings in there - one between the adapter housing and engine block, one between the screw head and adapter housing, and one about halfway up the length of the screw, sealing inside.

 

[cruiser54]

I'm not sure it's that they were torqued on really tight but that the factory mighta used LocTite on the threads. Perhaps you will see some chalky residue on the threads upon removal..

 

[5-90]

I'm not sure it's that they were torqued on really tight but that the factory mighta used LocTite on the threads. Perhaps you will see some chalky residue on the threads upon removal..

I haven't yet - not on RENIX. Dunno about ChryCo.

 

[cruiser54]

I haven't yet - not on RENIX. Dunno about ChryCo.

Yeah. Renix doesn't appear to be LocTited on, nor as hard to "crack" loose as an HO.

 

[Matthew Currie]

I don't recall seeing any loctite on mine, nor seeing it recommended in the factory service manual, but it's been a long time, and maybe I forgot. Usually, though, if there's loctite on there, the FSM will tell you to use it.

 

[Truckedup]

There was no evidence of thread locker on my 99.The o rings add a little drag but needing leverage from a 3 foot bar is silly.Just last week I used a torque wrench on the flywheels bolts and 105 Ft pounds on the 2 foot handle under the Jeep seemed like less than the damn adapter bolt.