Re: changing air filter
Fadi wrote:
> Hello, > > i bought a 2002 TJ 4cyl 2.4L and want to change the oil filter on it. > > the original filter seems to have a block of foam under it (dirty) > > i'm planning on getting a FRAM air filter (CA8205) and replacing the > original filter > > 2 questions: > > -Is FRAM ok? > -Do I have to keep that foam part or replace it or can i simply get > rid of it? > > I searched / read some thread but couldn't quite understand if getting > rid of the foam part is ok ... > > Thanks, > > Fadi > I believe it depends on where you live if that foam part is included. Folks from dry areas have it, wet areas don't seem to from what I have read over the years here. It is a dust collector to help keep the paper one from clogging too fast I think. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: changing air filter
Fadi wrote:
> Hello, > > i bought a 2002 TJ 4cyl 2.4L and want to change the oil filter on it. > > the original filter seems to have a block of foam under it (dirty) > > i'm planning on getting a FRAM air filter (CA8205) and replacing the > original filter > > 2 questions: > > -Is FRAM ok? > -Do I have to keep that foam part or replace it or can i simply get > rid of it? > > I searched / read some thread but couldn't quite understand if getting > rid of the foam part is ok ... > > Thanks, > > Fadi > I believe it depends on where you live if that foam part is included. Folks from dry areas have it, wet areas don't seem to from what I have read over the years here. It is a dust collector to help keep the paper one from clogging too fast I think. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: changing air filter
Fadi wrote:
> Hello, > > i bought a 2002 TJ 4cyl 2.4L and want to change the oil filter on it. > > the original filter seems to have a block of foam under it (dirty) > > i'm planning on getting a FRAM air filter (CA8205) and replacing the > original filter > > 2 questions: > > -Is FRAM ok? > -Do I have to keep that foam part or replace it or can i simply get > rid of it? > > I searched / read some thread but couldn't quite understand if getting > rid of the foam part is ok ... > > Thanks, > > Fadi > I believe it depends on where you live if that foam part is included. Folks from dry areas have it, wet areas don't seem to from what I have read over the years here. It is a dust collector to help keep the paper one from clogging too fast I think. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile... Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: changing air filter
"Fadi" <fadius@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1181349298.374568.236210@p47g2000hsd.googlegr oups.com... > > Hello, > > i bought a 2002 TJ 4cyl 2.4L and want to change the oil filter on it. > > the original filter seems to have a block of foam under it (dirty) > > i'm planning on getting a FRAM air filter (CA8205) and replacing the > original filter > > 2 questions: > > -Is FRAM ok? > -Do I have to keep that foam part or replace it or can i simply get > rid of it? > > I searched / read some thread but couldn't quite understand if getting > rid of the foam part is ok ... > > Thanks, > > Fadi > I tried several parts stores and found a filter with the foam. It is made on the paper filter. I found it at a O'Reilly parts store I do not think it was a Fram. Look at the part # on the old one and that is what I used. I drive in dusty situations and wanted the best I could get. Don |
Re: changing air filter
"Fadi" <fadius@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1181349298.374568.236210@p47g2000hsd.googlegr oups.com... > > Hello, > > i bought a 2002 TJ 4cyl 2.4L and want to change the oil filter on it. > > the original filter seems to have a block of foam under it (dirty) > > i'm planning on getting a FRAM air filter (CA8205) and replacing the > original filter > > 2 questions: > > -Is FRAM ok? > -Do I have to keep that foam part or replace it or can i simply get > rid of it? > > I searched / read some thread but couldn't quite understand if getting > rid of the foam part is ok ... > > Thanks, > > Fadi > I tried several parts stores and found a filter with the foam. It is made on the paper filter. I found it at a O'Reilly parts store I do not think it was a Fram. Look at the part # on the old one and that is what I used. I drive in dusty situations and wanted the best I could get. Don |
Re: changing air filter
"Fadi" <fadius@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1181349298.374568.236210@p47g2000hsd.googlegr oups.com... > > Hello, > > i bought a 2002 TJ 4cyl 2.4L and want to change the oil filter on it. > > the original filter seems to have a block of foam under it (dirty) > > i'm planning on getting a FRAM air filter (CA8205) and replacing the > original filter > > 2 questions: > > -Is FRAM ok? > -Do I have to keep that foam part or replace it or can i simply get > rid of it? > > I searched / read some thread but couldn't quite understand if getting > rid of the foam part is ok ... > > Thanks, > > Fadi > I tried several parts stores and found a filter with the foam. It is made on the paper filter. I found it at a O'Reilly parts store I do not think it was a Fram. Look at the part # on the old one and that is what I used. I drive in dusty situations and wanted the best I could get. Don |
Re: changing air filter
"Fadi" <fadius@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1181349298.374568.236210@p47g2000hsd.googlegr oups.com... > > Hello, > > i bought a 2002 TJ 4cyl 2.4L and want to change the oil filter on it. > > the original filter seems to have a block of foam under it (dirty) > > i'm planning on getting a FRAM air filter (CA8205) and replacing the > original filter > > 2 questions: > > -Is FRAM ok? > -Do I have to keep that foam part or replace it or can i simply get > rid of it? > > I searched / read some thread but couldn't quite understand if getting > rid of the foam part is ok ... > > Thanks, > > Fadi > I tried several parts stores and found a filter with the foam. It is made on the paper filter. I found it at a O'Reilly parts store I do not think it was a Fram. Look at the part # on the old one and that is what I used. I drive in dusty situations and wanted the best I could get. Don |
Re: changing air filter
On Jun 9, 5:53 pm, "Frank_v7.0" <n...@no.net> wrote:
> Fadi wrote: > > Hello, > > > i bought a 2002 TJ 4cyl 2.4L and want to change the oil filter on it. > > > the original filter seems to have a block of foam under it (dirty) > > > i'm planning on getting a FRAM air filter (CA8205) and replacing the > > original filter > > > 2 questions: > > > -Is FRAM ok? > > -Do I have to keep that foam part or replace it or can i simply get > > rid of it? > > > I searched / read some thread but couldn't quite understand if getting > > rid of the foam part is ok ... > > > Thanks, > > > Fadi > > What foam part are you talking about? All I had in my '04 TJ was the > rectangular paper filter in an orange rubber/soft plastic frame with > metal mesh on one side (Fram CA8205). > > -- > FRH- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - You have a fram replacement filter, like the one I bought and installed... your original filter must've already been replaced? |
Re: changing air filter
On Jun 9, 5:53 pm, "Frank_v7.0" <n...@no.net> wrote:
> Fadi wrote: > > Hello, > > > i bought a 2002 TJ 4cyl 2.4L and want to change the oil filter on it. > > > the original filter seems to have a block of foam under it (dirty) > > > i'm planning on getting a FRAM air filter (CA8205) and replacing the > > original filter > > > 2 questions: > > > -Is FRAM ok? > > -Do I have to keep that foam part or replace it or can i simply get > > rid of it? > > > I searched / read some thread but couldn't quite understand if getting > > rid of the foam part is ok ... > > > Thanks, > > > Fadi > > What foam part are you talking about? All I had in my '04 TJ was the > rectangular paper filter in an orange rubber/soft plastic frame with > metal mesh on one side (Fram CA8205). > > -- > FRH- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - You have a fram replacement filter, like the one I bought and installed... your original filter must've already been replaced? |
Re: changing air filter
On Jun 9, 5:53 pm, "Frank_v7.0" <n...@no.net> wrote:
> Fadi wrote: > > Hello, > > > i bought a 2002 TJ 4cyl 2.4L and want to change the oil filter on it. > > > the original filter seems to have a block of foam under it (dirty) > > > i'm planning on getting a FRAM air filter (CA8205) and replacing the > > original filter > > > 2 questions: > > > -Is FRAM ok? > > -Do I have to keep that foam part or replace it or can i simply get > > rid of it? > > > I searched / read some thread but couldn't quite understand if getting > > rid of the foam part is ok ... > > > Thanks, > > > Fadi > > What foam part are you talking about? All I had in my '04 TJ was the > rectangular paper filter in an orange rubber/soft plastic frame with > metal mesh on one side (Fram CA8205). > > -- > FRH- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - You have a fram replacement filter, like the one I bought and installed... your original filter must've already been replaced? |
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