My 1989 Jeep Cherokee has sprung an oil leak, its seems to be coming from up
by the oil filter. At first I thought that maybe the filter wasn't on tight
enough so I (over?)tightened it but still the leak persist. How hard is it
to change the gasket? I can't find any info on the subject in the shop
Manuel. Any place online to order a new gasket from.

 

Kyonn,

How big is the leak? Are you sure it's the filter, not the base thats bolted
to the block?
If the filter leaks... get a new filter. Do you have the correct filter?

FYI Make sure the oil filter gasket comes off! If you leave a gasket on the
motor and install a new filter with its gasket,. You will leave all the oil
in the engine on the ground within a couple of minutes.

Check the surface where the filter seats. It should be fairly smooth, no
roughness or pits.

just my ramblings,
Brian

"Kyonn Gowans" <kyonn@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> My 1989 Jeep Cherokee has sprung an oil leak, its seems to be coming from
up
> by the oil filter. At first I thought that maybe the filter wasn't on
tight
> enough so I (over?)tightened it but still the leak persist. How hard is it
> to change the gasket? I can't find any info on the subject in the shop
> Manuel. Any place online to order a new gasket from.
>
>

 

would probably cost as much for just a gasket as it would cost for the
complete oil filter with a gasket.
look above the oil filter to verify that the leak is not originating from
somewhere else (i.e.: the valve cover gasket, etc). If not - then try
changing the oil filter - fill the new one with oil & wipe some of the new
oil on the gasket before you install it. The oil on the gasket is so that it
won't grab & stretch or "crinkle" while you are spinning it on (this may be
what is wrong with the filter that is on the engine now). It should only
have to be hand tight (don't need to use an oil filter wrench to tighten
it).


--
Carlo F. Serusa, Jr. RPh
carlo.jr@comcast.net
'98 Sahara TJ - '89 YJ - '79 Scout II
O|||||||O
'92 Explorer '65 Mustang


"Kyonn Gowans" <kyonn@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1061016967.785546@prawn...
> My 1989 Jeep Cherokee has sprung an oil leak, its seems to be coming from
up
> by the oil filter. At first I thought that maybe the filter wasn't on
tight
> enough so I (over?)tightened it but still the leak persist. How hard is it
> to change the gasket? I can't find any info on the subject in the shop
> Manuel. Any place online to order a new gasket from.
>
>

 

> would probably cost as much for just a gasket as it would cost for the
> complete oil filter with a gasket.

This a case of bad terminology on my part, by oil filter gasket I mean the
part of the engine that the oil filter screws on to. In the pass I've heard
it referred to as the oil filter gasket but I have also heard other names
such as oil filter mount, oil filter neck or oil filter adaptor.

 

> How big is the leak? Are you sure it's the filter, not the base thats
bolted
> to the block?

Yes I meant the base. This a case of bad terminology on my part, by oil
filter gasket I mean the part of the engine that the oil filter screws on
to. In the pass I've heard it referred to as the oil filter gasket but I
have also heard other names such as oil filter mount, oil filter neck or oil
filter adaptor.

 

On Sat, 16 Aug 2003 08:04:29 UTC "Kyonn Gowans" <kyonn@yahoo.com>
wrote:

> > would probably cost as much for just a gasket as it would cost for the
> > complete oil filter with a gasket.
>
> This a case of bad terminology on my part, by oil filter gasket I mean the
> part of the engine that the oil filter screws on to. In the pass I've heard
> it referred to as the oil filter gasket but I have also heard other names
> such as oil filter mount, oil filter neck or oil filter adaptor.

The adapter is mounted with one bolt. There are 3 O-rings - two
between the adapter and the block, one around the bolt. Even the deal
gets under $10 for the set. The bolt can be a flaming bitch to get
loose, but it's a really simple job to replace those o-rings.

--
Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net>

 

your oil filter adapter either comes off with a torx wrench (T-50 or T-55 or
T-60?) or a regular hex wrench. It is on very tight but once that is
loosened it is an easy task to replace all seals.
or read here http://www.jpmagazine.com/howto/5421/
and especially here
http://www.madxj.com/MADXJ/technical...Conversion.htm

later,
dave

"Will Honea" <whonea@codenet.net> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 16 Aug 2003 08:04:29 UTC "Kyonn Gowans" <kyonn@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > > would probably cost as much for just a gasket as it would cost for the
> > > complete oil filter with a gasket.
> >
> > This a case of bad terminology on my part, by oil filter gasket I mean
the
> > part of the engine that the oil filter screws on to. In the pass I've
heard
> > it referred to as the oil filter gasket but I have also heard other
names
> > such as oil filter mount, oil filter neck or oil filter adaptor.
>
> The adapter is mounted with one bolt. There are 3 O-rings - two
> between the adapter and the block, one around the bolt. Even the deal
> gets under $10 for the set. The bolt can be a flaming bitch to get
> loose, but it's a really simple job to replace those o-rings.
>
> --
> Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net>