Oil Filter adapter leak
m...@yahoo.com
where the oil filter screws on. It is definitely not the filter itself or
the filter gasket. Did a little internet research. Seems the oil filter
adapter that bolts to the block has a gasket that tends to leak. I'm pretty
sure that is the problem as the leak is dripping off the lowest bolt. I
can't find a procedure for removing the adapter in my Chilton manual. I
hear there are four bolts but I can only see one from underneath.
Apparently I also will have to remove the lower radiator hose (after
draining the radiator) because it uses the same adapter. Anyone have a
specific procedure for this year, engine and drive train. I'm worried that
I might have to remove the front axle, and if that is true, I'll probably
just let it leak for now. Thanks in advance for any help.
m...@yahoo.com
Well since no one could/would answer my question, so I'll do it myself
for the benefit of anyone else with the same problem. I signed up for
Alldata, only $14 for a year. They had a repair procedure for oil filter
adapter that didn't mention removing the front axle so I went for it.
Then answer is, that it can be done, it is just hard. Small hands (not
me) would probably help. I was just able to get my hand up between the
front differential and the steering rack to reach the back bolts. A 1/4
inch drive ratchet was the only thing that would fit in the space. Not
much torque but managed to do the job. Use a two inch extention and a 1/2
socket. It's really a 13mm, but 1/2 inch is just that much smaller to
make a really tight fit and you'll need that to make sure the socket
doesn't slip off. Hope this wisdom helps somebody.
Ashton Crusher
What do you get for $14 a year?
m...@yahoo.com
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Sorry, I need to correct that. I was going from memory which is fading
faster each year. It is $26.95 per year for the first vehicle, and
$16.95 for each additional vehicle, or you can sign up for 3 years for
$44.95 for the first vehicle and $29.95 for each additional vehicle. I
took the 1 year deal on one vehicle so I could see if it's any good. What
you get is full access, they say, to the full factory manual and all TSBs
for the vehicle you purchase the service for. I does seem pretty
comprehensive, certainly way more than a Chiltons or Hayes manual. I know
that if you bought the whole thing on disks it would cost hundreds of
dollars. Here's a link:
http://www.alldatadiy.com/products/diy/index2.html
I don't have any connection with them, but so far I think its a great
deal and would recommend if you want some serious repair info.
m...@yahoo.com
Correction to my correction (I told you I was losing it;-): The $44.95 for
one vehicle and $29.95 for each additional vehicle gets you FIVE (5) years
(not just 3 as I incorrectly stated).
Ashton Crusher
Thanks