JGC oil leak help needed
 

I went out to change the oil this morning, and noticed and found I had oil
leaking from the fitting that the filter screws onto.
The fitting does a 90 degree turn from the filter into the engine and it's
leaking from the end that attaches to the engine.
The fitting is round and I don't see any bolts to remove it.

Does the whole fitting unscrew and I just need to replace a gasket?

The darn Chilton's manual is worthless on the subject.

I posted a pic to alt.binaries.pictures.autos.4x4


TIA and my appretiation to all that contribute here and have helped me out
many times over the years without their ever knowing it.


rufus

98 JGC I6 4.0 175k mi (Clyde)

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

rufus t wrote:
> I went out to change the oil this morning, and noticed and found I
> had oil leaking from the fitting that the filter screws onto.
> The fitting does a 90 degree turn from the filter into the engine and
> it's leaking from the end that attaches to the engine.
> The fitting is round and I don't see any bolts to remove it.
>
> Does the whole fitting unscrew and I just need to replace a gasket?
>
> The darn Chilton's manual is worthless on the subject.
>
> I posted a pic to alt.binaries.pictures.autos.4x4


> 98 JGC I6 4.0 175k mi (Clyde)

Sure it's not running down from the valve cover?

At any rate there is an o-ring in there between
the engine and adapter. Here is a good writeup.
http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/filter.html

--
DougW

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

rufus t wrote:
> I went out to change the oil this morning, and noticed and found I
> had oil leaking from the fitting that the filter screws onto.
> The fitting does a 90 degree turn from the filter into the engine and
> it's leaking from the end that attaches to the engine.
> The fitting is round and I don't see any bolts to remove it.
>
> Does the whole fitting unscrew and I just need to replace a gasket?
>
> The darn Chilton's manual is worthless on the subject.
>
> I posted a pic to alt.binaries.pictures.autos.4x4


> 98 JGC I6 4.0 175k mi (Clyde)

Sure it's not running down from the valve cover?

At any rate there is an o-ring in there between
the engine and adapter. Here is a good writeup.
http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/filter.html

--
DougW

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

rufus t wrote:
> I went out to change the oil this morning, and noticed and found I
> had oil leaking from the fitting that the filter screws onto.
> The fitting does a 90 degree turn from the filter into the engine and
> it's leaking from the end that attaches to the engine.
> The fitting is round and I don't see any bolts to remove it.
>
> Does the whole fitting unscrew and I just need to replace a gasket?
>
> The darn Chilton's manual is worthless on the subject.
>
> I posted a pic to alt.binaries.pictures.autos.4x4


> 98 JGC I6 4.0 175k mi (Clyde)

Sure it's not running down from the valve cover?

At any rate there is an o-ring in there between
the engine and adapter. Here is a good writeup.
http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/filter.html

--
DougW

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in news:YGaWg.32382$iA5.12955
@dukeread11:

> Sure it's not running down from the valve cover?
>
> At any rate there is an o-ring in there between
> the engine and adapter. Here is a good writeup.
> http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/filter.html
>

I'm positive it's the adapter.

Excellent link, thanks. It's a torx bolt recessed in the center piece that
I wasn't seeing.

rufus

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in news:YGaWg.32382$iA5.12955
@dukeread11:

> Sure it's not running down from the valve cover?
>
> At any rate there is an o-ring in there between
> the engine and adapter. Here is a good writeup.
> http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/filter.html
>

I'm positive it's the adapter.

Excellent link, thanks. It's a torx bolt recessed in the center piece that
I wasn't seeing.

rufus

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in news:YGaWg.32382$iA5.12955
@dukeread11:

> Sure it's not running down from the valve cover?
>
> At any rate there is an o-ring in there between
> the engine and adapter. Here is a good writeup.
> http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/filter.html
>

I'm positive it's the adapter.

Excellent link, thanks. It's a torx bolt recessed in the center piece that
I wasn't seeing.

rufus

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

Please reply to the group how your repair went. I have the same leak, and I
can't find a torx bit short enough to remove the bolt. I looked at the
previous post, and even though the pictures are good, I still can't find the
tools shown.

cal


"rufus t" <r_firefly@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:nWaWg.20622$Ij.7214@newssvr14.news.prodigy.co m...
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in news:YGaWg.32382$iA5.12955
> @dukeread11:
>
>> Sure it's not running down from the valve cover?
>>
>> At any rate there is an o-ring in there between
>> the engine and adapter. Here is a good writeup.
>> http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/filter.html
>>
>
> I'm positive it's the adapter.
>
> Excellent link, thanks. It's a torx bolt recessed in the center piece that
> I wasn't seeing.
>
> rufus

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

Please reply to the group how your repair went. I have the same leak, and I
can't find a torx bit short enough to remove the bolt. I looked at the
previous post, and even though the pictures are good, I still can't find the
tools shown.

cal


"rufus t" <r_firefly@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:nWaWg.20622$Ij.7214@newssvr14.news.prodigy.co m...
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in news:YGaWg.32382$iA5.12955
> @dukeread11:
>
>> Sure it's not running down from the valve cover?
>>
>> At any rate there is an o-ring in there between
>> the engine and adapter. Here is a good writeup.
>> http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/filter.html
>>
>
> I'm positive it's the adapter.
>
> Excellent link, thanks. It's a torx bolt recessed in the center piece that
> I wasn't seeing.
>
> rufus

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

Please reply to the group how your repair went. I have the same leak, and I
can't find a torx bit short enough to remove the bolt. I looked at the
previous post, and even though the pictures are good, I still can't find the
tools shown.

cal


"rufus t" <r_firefly@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:nWaWg.20622$Ij.7214@newssvr14.news.prodigy.co m...
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in news:YGaWg.32382$iA5.12955
> @dukeread11:
>
>> Sure it's not running down from the valve cover?
>>
>> At any rate there is an o-ring in there between
>> the engine and adapter. Here is a good writeup.
>> http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/filter.html
>>
>
> I'm positive it's the adapter.
>
> Excellent link, thanks. It's a torx bolt recessed in the center piece that
> I wasn't seeing.
>
> rufus

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

Cal wrote:
> Please reply to the group how your repair went. I have the same
> leak, and I can't find a torx bit short enough to remove the bolt. I
> looked at the previous post, and even though the pictures are good, I
> still can't find the tools shown.

You have to make them yourself with a torx socket set and punch.
I got mine from strap-on..er.. snap-on, but it wasn't cheap.

--
DougW

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

Cal wrote:
> Please reply to the group how your repair went. I have the same
> leak, and I can't find a torx bit short enough to remove the bolt. I
> looked at the previous post, and even though the pictures are good, I
> still can't find the tools shown.

You have to make them yourself with a torx socket set and punch.
I got mine from strap-on..er.. snap-on, but it wasn't cheap.

--
DougW

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

Cal wrote:
> Please reply to the group how your repair went. I have the same
> leak, and I can't find a torx bit short enough to remove the bolt. I
> looked at the previous post, and even though the pictures are good, I
> still can't find the tools shown.

You have to make them yourself with a torx socket set and punch.
I got mine from strap-on..er.. snap-on, but it wasn't cheap.

--
DougW

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:KViWg.32906$iA5.16155@dukeread11...
> Cal wrote:
> > Please reply to the group how your repair went. I have the same
> > leak, and I can't find a torx bit short enough to remove the bolt. I
> > looked at the previous post, and even though the pictures are good, I
> > still can't find the tools shown.
>
> You have to make them yourself with a torx socket set and punch.
> I got mine from strap-on..er.. snap-on, but it wasn't cheap.
>
Lisle makes a set where the bits and the socket are separate pieces.

Earle

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:KViWg.32906$iA5.16155@dukeread11...
> Cal wrote:
> > Please reply to the group how your repair went. I have the same
> > leak, and I can't find a torx bit short enough to remove the bolt. I
> > looked at the previous post, and even though the pictures are good, I
> > still can't find the tools shown.
>
> You have to make them yourself with a torx socket set and punch.
> I got mine from strap-on..er.. snap-on, but it wasn't cheap.
>
Lisle makes a set where the bits and the socket are separate pieces.

Earle

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:KViWg.32906$iA5.16155@dukeread11...
> Cal wrote:
> > Please reply to the group how your repair went. I have the same
> > leak, and I can't find a torx bit short enough to remove the bolt. I
> > looked at the previous post, and even though the pictures are good, I
> > still can't find the tools shown.
>
> You have to make them yourself with a torx socket set and punch.
> I got mine from strap-on..er.. snap-on, but it wasn't cheap.
>
Lisle makes a set where the bits and the socket are separate pieces.

Earle

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

I think i did it once by taking torx bit out of the socket and used a 10mm
wrench and the bit


"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
news:MOhWg.12000$fy.9012@tornado.southeast.rr.com. ..
> Please reply to the group how your repair went. I have the same leak, and
> I can't find a torx bit short enough to remove the bolt. I looked at the
> previous post, and even though the pictures are good, I still can't find
> the tools shown.
>
> cal
>
>
> "rufus t" <r_firefly@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:nWaWg.20622$Ij.7214@newssvr14.news.prodigy.co m...
>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in
>> news:YGaWg.32382$iA5.12955
>> @dukeread11:
>>
>>> Sure it's not running down from the valve cover?
>>>
>>> At any rate there is an o-ring in there between
>>> the engine and adapter. Here is a good writeup.
>>> http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/filter.html
>>>
>>
>> I'm positive it's the adapter.
>>
>> Excellent link, thanks. It's a torx bolt recessed in the center piece
>> that
>> I wasn't seeing.
>>
>> rufus
>
>

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

I think i did it once by taking torx bit out of the socket and used a 10mm
wrench and the bit


"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
news:MOhWg.12000$fy.9012@tornado.southeast.rr.com. ..
> Please reply to the group how your repair went. I have the same leak, and
> I can't find a torx bit short enough to remove the bolt. I looked at the
> previous post, and even though the pictures are good, I still can't find
> the tools shown.
>
> cal
>
>
> "rufus t" <r_firefly@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:nWaWg.20622$Ij.7214@newssvr14.news.prodigy.co m...
>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in
>> news:YGaWg.32382$iA5.12955
>> @dukeread11:
>>
>>> Sure it's not running down from the valve cover?
>>>
>>> At any rate there is an o-ring in there between
>>> the engine and adapter. Here is a good writeup.
>>> http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/filter.html
>>>
>>
>> I'm positive it's the adapter.
>>
>> Excellent link, thanks. It's a torx bolt recessed in the center piece
>> that
>> I wasn't seeing.
>>
>> rufus
>
>

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

I think i did it once by taking torx bit out of the socket and used a 10mm
wrench and the bit


"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in message
news:MOhWg.12000$fy.9012@tornado.southeast.rr.com. ..
> Please reply to the group how your repair went. I have the same leak, and
> I can't find a torx bit short enough to remove the bolt. I looked at the
> previous post, and even though the pictures are good, I still can't find
> the tools shown.
>
> cal
>
>
> "rufus t" <r_firefly@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:nWaWg.20622$Ij.7214@newssvr14.news.prodigy.co m...
>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in
>> news:YGaWg.32382$iA5.12955
>> @dukeread11:
>>
>>> Sure it's not running down from the valve cover?
>>>
>>> At any rate there is an o-ring in there between
>>> the engine and adapter. Here is a good writeup.
>>> http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/filter.html
>>>
>>
>> I'm positive it's the adapter.
>>
>> Excellent link, thanks. It's a torx bolt recessed in the center piece
>> that
>> I wasn't seeing.
>>
>> rufus
>
>

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in
news:MOhWg.12000$fy.9012@tornado.southeast.rr.com:

> Please reply to the group how your repair went. I have the same leak,
> and I can't find a torx bit short enough to remove the bolt. I looked
> at the previous post, and even though the pictures are good, I still
> can't find the tools shown.
>
> cal
>


I will.
The dealership was closed yesterday and the parts stores have a two day
order for the gasket.

rufus

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in
news:MOhWg.12000$fy.9012@tornado.southeast.rr.com:

> Please reply to the group how your repair went. I have the same leak,
> and I can't find a torx bit short enough to remove the bolt. I looked
> at the previous post, and even though the pictures are good, I still
> can't find the tools shown.
>
> cal
>


I will.
The dealership was closed yesterday and the parts stores have a two day
order for the gasket.

rufus

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

"Cal" <codom1*IHATESPAM*@triad.rr.com> wrote in
news:MOhWg.12000$fy.9012@tornado.southeast.rr.com:

> Please reply to the group how your repair went. I have the same leak,
> and I can't find a torx bit short enough to remove the bolt. I looked
> at the previous post, and even though the pictures are good, I still
> can't find the tools shown.
>
> cal
>


I will.
The dealership was closed yesterday and the parts stores have a two day
order for the gasket.

rufus

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

Guys,

Just did that exact same repair yesterday. Kit was like $2.70 from a
dealer and I was able to do it in 30 minutes or so. I did it from under
the car.

I had cheap set of torx sockets from AutoZone. They are 1-piece sockets
and biggest one is T60.

After I placed socket into bolt I was able to get my craftsman 3/8
ratchet on it.

Actually, it went very easy. Loosen it with ratchet, then I got
visegrips on a socket(remember? cheap autozone sockets) and finished.

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

Guys,

Just did that exact same repair yesterday. Kit was like $2.70 from a
dealer and I was able to do it in 30 minutes or so. I did it from under
the car.

I had cheap set of torx sockets from AutoZone. They are 1-piece sockets
and biggest one is T60.

After I placed socket into bolt I was able to get my craftsman 3/8
ratchet on it.

Actually, it went very easy. Loosen it with ratchet, then I got
visegrips on a socket(remember? cheap autozone sockets) and finished.

Re: JGC oil leak help needed
 

Guys,

Just did that exact same repair yesterday. Kit was like $2.70 from a
dealer and I was able to do it in 30 minutes or so. I did it from under
the car.

I had cheap set of torx sockets from AutoZone. They are 1-piece sockets
and biggest one is T60.

After I placed socket into bolt I was able to get my craftsman 3/8
ratchet on it.

Actually, it went very easy. Loosen it with ratchet, then I got
visegrips on a socket(remember? cheap autozone sockets) and finished.