Well could be one of 3 different tools, either a 5/8's (?) wrench, a t50 (?)
torks bit (that's is one of those 6 pointed stars) or an Allan wrench, Since
you have a 97, it is probably the tork's bit. I had a shop do mine while it
was in for other work anyways, but you may want to call a couple
stealerships and politely ask them.

Snow..93 XJ, 4.0, 90% stock & 85% new...

"Cal" <codom1@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
news:muDfb.25114$xB4.17046@twister.southeast.rr.co m...
> How difficult is it to replace the gasket on the oil filter adapter? I'm
> beginning to have some minor leakage between the adapter and the engine
> block. It looks like one large bolt through the center, with a star
shaped
> socket required. Any precautions or difficulties with seizing or gasket
> removal?
> thanks!
>
>

 

Well could be one of 3 different tools, either a 5/8's (?) wrench, a t50 (?)
torks bit (that's is one of those 6 pointed stars) or an Allan wrench, Since
you have a 97, it is probably the tork's bit. I had a shop do mine while it
was in for other work anyways, but you may want to call a couple
stealerships and politely ask them.

Snow..93 XJ, 4.0, 90% stock & 85% new...

"Cal" <codom1@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
news:muDfb.25114$xB4.17046@twister.southeast.rr.co m...
> How difficult is it to replace the gasket on the oil filter adapter? I'm
> beginning to have some minor leakage between the adapter and the engine
> block. It looks like one large bolt through the center, with a star
shaped
> socket required. Any precautions or difficulties with seizing or gasket
> removal?
> thanks!
>
>

 

Well could be one of 3 different tools, either a 5/8's (?) wrench, a t50 (?)
torks bit (that's is one of those 6 pointed stars) or an Allan wrench, Since
you have a 97, it is probably the tork's bit. I had a shop do mine while it
was in for other work anyways, but you may want to call a couple
stealerships and politely ask them.

Snow..93 XJ, 4.0, 90% stock & 85% new...

"Cal" <codom1@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
news:muDfb.25114$xB4.17046@twister.southeast.rr.co m...
> How difficult is it to replace the gasket on the oil filter adapter? I'm
> beginning to have some minor leakage between the adapter and the engine
> block. It looks like one large bolt through the center, with a star
shaped
> socket required. Any precautions or difficulties with seizing or gasket
> removal?
> thanks!
>
>