Jeep Cherokee 4.0l Oil Filter Adapter Leak Fix

This job is medium depends on you're jeep
Early 90s had a 9/16 Hex I've seen some of the 80s have a nut
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[@shanefullerton4903]

Simple and informative. Thanks for the help. Gonna get this done today along with the Rear Main. 😩

[@youandme352]

Thank you so much for this video, helped me big time! I just completed my 2000 jeep Cherokee sport 4x4. I took my time. Breaker bar is crucial, my wrench happened to be a 12mm & I did use separate the T60 as you suggested. I’m a subscriber now

[@samc9570]

used these techniques and worked good ! i have the adapter off right now, my large o ring was flat.. previous owners had added some sort of sealer goop to it instead of replacing the o rings lol

[@johnwhiteman2571]

out of all videos you help on it alot better then anyone just wanted to say thanks

[@cherokeeronnie]

John Whiteman no problem man that's the problem I ran into with other videos to

[@joedavis352]

One just simpler, I pulled the locator pin out and put the filter nipple in the block. Used a smaller filter, Napa 1348 or Wix 51348. That way each time I change the oil I get a new gasket, and the smaller filter is easier to get out. You do get a little oil down the block, but just wipe and go.

[@franciscomorales8102]

Thanks ! Im just going through the same thing! Appreciate the advice!

[@MajorWeakness]

It took me a lot of trial and error and I finally figured out to pound the bit out of the socket, wish I would have seen this a few years ago 😃

[@MajorWeakness]

FELPRO now makes a kit that covers both all models, as the older 4.0 have a different orange setup

[@nicholaskotsidis5294]

Perfectly concise and informative, thank you for posting this!

[@hanskramer9874]

Red locktight is what you need to reassemble this. Blue locktight will have you doing this over when it leaks again.

[@daveberkovits4976]

Just want to say that I went to do my oil filter adapter and mine is not a 60 torx it is a 14 mm hex head bolt. Was a bitch to get out as there is no room. I got socket with a 14 mm and put my ratchet on it ( which I barely had room for) and got a pipe and used it to brake the bolt free than used a pair of slip joint pliers to get it unscrewed. Tomorrow (10/30/16) I put it back together. I hope it goes well.

[@cherokeeronnie]

+Dave Berkovits yeah some have the hex I've seen some even have a nut wish you best of luck buddy some are a pain in the rear lol

[@gregorycox6884]

Dave, which year and model Jeep had the 14mm hex? And how did the project go for you... did this fix the leak? Thanks

[@cherokeeronnie]

Gregory Cox it fixed the leak it just depends I know the older years had them I know my 91 does

[@aaronandresjimenezdomingue461]

No se inglés pero me guiaste bastante bien, por fin le hallé la fuga a mi grand cherokee

[@franciscomorales8102]

Had you done any engine overhaul yet?? Got a 6 inline engine and needs rebuild

[@jt-xg4zg]

mines a bitch I just hope it is a o ring messed up I had to special order from Napas warehouse so the o rings better fit lol I put rubber gasket around the seem of my oil pan justt to make sure my pan was not leaking because here at a shop 350 for the oil pan Job or 35 for the o rings but I'm stuck in my driveway as the dam guy leaked every out Friday I put 4 more quarts and leaked all out again I'm glad I noticed because I haven't been driving on it like this 1997 jeep Cherokee sport

[@jose.cisneros1843]

Thank you so much, I have the same problem with my Jeep, and now I have the idea how to fix this problem.

[@scottgrigsby4210]

there is no loc tite on the threads, I just pulled mine off, what a pain,

[@davidmoyer6051]

Hey Ronnie your videos are quite informing. I am new to the jeep world and recently purchased a 2000 xj. I am disabled and could use any tricks or help to get my Jeep where I want it. For starters, it already has the wrong wheels on it. Someone put 17" Rubicon wheels on it and they are doing damage more than good. I need some 15" wheels and tires. I am doing a 3" lift if possible. So i have to change shocks or anything else. I was able to get leaf springs and coil springs. I don't have any u bolts. Can in use the ones I have or will I need longer ones. And what about shocks.. Trying to keep it a daily driver as well as having a little fun..

[@leewoods5355]

Awesome, thanks

[@Jangus]

O-rings were like $15 from dealer and $5 amazon, I'm attempting to tackle this today.

[@thesprinklerguy2598]

FML I replaced sooo much on my 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee and never bothered to check where it's leaking from until today. that'll take me 2 hour at most... and has been leaking for 5+ years. I always joke with people who tell me to get a new car that I could total my jeep, walk into auto zone and get almost anything replaced for free because of all the lifetime warranties I have on my jeep. sensor's, shocks, tie rod, tie rod ends, upper and lower ball joints, U-Joints, lower control arms "front and back", fuel pump, power steering pump and probably 2x more that I listed.. My jeep is soo badly welded too a lower control arm bracket snapped off and transmission cross member "support bracket" almost fell off. My jeep is almost 24 years old and the thing to kill it is gunna be it's frame

[@80fordmustang6]

Did mine last night oddly mine was not a torx mine was a big allen key style in the middle of that was part of a torx

[@Fryman239]

Any specific lbs of torque when putting it back or is it just "good night"?

[@milkisgoodforthesoul9284]

fryguy 95 a "good afternoon" is what I go for. As long as its not "good morning"

[@earlbucklin8323]

Nice

[@tristendortch4019]

The owner before stripped the bolt completely out and there’s no room to beat something in to get it out any tips?

[@Deadbuck73]

What’d you do?

[@Camaro45th]

Any idea on a part numbers or size for the gaskets?

[@mrbam9418]

Thanks for the video! Question do you put more red loctite when you installed it back in?

[@cherokeeronnie]

Mr. BAM you can but just a drop

[@JBenedict02]

Mine is leaking about as bad as yours if not worse. Guess it's time to replace the rings lol.

[@NateMax_]

I've gota do this to my 96 cherokee, do I have to drain all the oil out first before I remove the housing?

[@cherokeeronnie]

No

[@2moomoo11]

Wow! Where'd you get that bit? All I've been able to find was socket ones

[@HydeToMyJekyll]

Eithan Maler you knock the bit out of the socket

[@kylem8702]

Mine is a t55? It won’t turn tho it’s stuck

[@hawk_ish2265]

Does this apply to an 89 Cherokee?

[@cherokeeronnie]

I think they have a regular bolt but yes

[@DaveTurnerBassGuitar]

my '94 ZJ needed a T70 bit, just fyi

[@jacobpettitrcguy1390]

He'll yeah bub bout to fix mine on my 1998 xj

[@williamschwan207]

where'd ya get this kit? I need to do this.

[@adamspitzer5113]

Do you need to drain your oil before you do this?

[@dannyturner7967]

Adam Spitzer no

[@SevenSlotSociety]

Great video!

[@cherokeeronnie]

my buddy got them from amazon and they didn't fit right could of be a fluke though to That's crazy 15 bucks dang

[@rockkkhound]

I just got the o rings direct from the dealer.. re installed them all.. I got the adapter seated back to the block very tight with a 3 ft bar and a 12 mm wrench... Started it up and have new oil spewing all over.. 2 of the 3 rings did not look big enough to me.. time to tear it all apart. What a pain in the ass.. not sure what could be wrong

[@jeremyklekot2279]

Same with autozone had to go to the dealer

[@johndoe-zq1js]

They should really recall this issue I have had 3 jeeps and all three had same issue and it destroys the starters.

[@JeffDeWitt]

Really? I've had mine for 20 years and think I've put three starters on it. This leak has been going on for quite some time (as in years) and I need to take care of it).

[@johndoe-zq1js]

yepper oil does not conduct electricity which causes bad connections. also a big factor is the amount of oil being dumped on the starter due to the leak determines how fast that starter burns up plus if some not so smart person really lay on the keep due to a failing starter it is going to burn up and catch the leak on fire and when you have a oil leak you generally have oil all over the engine compartment with any leak say valve cover and oil filter adapter together would most like total the jeep from fire.

[@JeffDeWitt]

Hmm... well, my adapter has been leaking for quite some time, and that starter has been on at least since the engine was rebuilt about ten years ago. I'm also not so sure the oil not being conductive so much as the dirt it carries with it and the possibility of it burning a bit from the starter running as the engine is being started (carbon getting on the armature).

[@coupesix]

Or just take an hour and fix it once in awhile lol. I just did mine and it was pretty easy except the red loctite did suck but other than that it was too easy.

[@Lilmiket1000]

The factory must of been incompetent lol. They all have the exact same leaks. Mine does too. This adapter, valve cover gasket, power steering hose, and rear main seal.

[@rudigeyser3939]

Question, when you tighten it back up, do you put lock tight back on the bolt? is it necessary?

[@cherokeeronnie]

+Rudi Geyser I never do

[@rudigeyser3939]

Well I didn't use any in the end, cheers for the video, did this today and it really helped me out...I have a right hand drive, xj as I'm in the southern hemi and I must say, because our A/C is on the opposite side of the engine bay, its really easy to get at from the top. I was DREADING this, but a couple pushes from the top and viola...I suspect its been done before though.

[@151prospect151]

Do you have to drain the oil before you do this?

[@cherokeeronnie]

+David Miller no I didn't

[@Jarod1941]

What year Cherokee was this done on?

[@cherokeeronnie]

98

[@Jarod1941]

@@cherokeeronnie Thanks Ronnie. There's actually three o-rings. One main ring and two smaller ones for the captive bolt. FelPro sells the complete pack: ES 72962

[@HydeToMyJekyll]

Do you have a lift on your jeep? Mine is stock height and im just wondering if that make it harder to do. Im stressing hard because school starts monday

[@milkisgoodforthesoul9284]

Jeremy he literally said in the video he has a 3 inch lift and bigger tires

[@milkisgoodforthesoul9284]

Jeremy you can do it from the top

[@Deadbuck73]

Just doing mine from the top… doing oil change and letting it drain and then I’ll put it back together.

[@chevyguy06]

where are the rest of your videos?

[@cherokeeronnie]

On my channel?

[@chevyguy06]

@@cherokeeronnie yeah this is as far back as i can go ,wont load any more videos ,and by the way u mentioned things in your video I know there's gotta be more lol

[@shawnrico1224]

I have a 93 Jeep Cherokee and the T60 is to small for it

[@cherokeeronnie]

Shawn Rico that should have a Allenkey

[@shawnrico1224]

Cherokee Ronnie what size key do you know off hand ?

[@4CarbideGaming]

God damn i noticed mine been leaking more and more everytime i do an oil change. Those piece of shit pig fucking chrysler engineers. Great video man thanks alot. U were the first i saw in a morning google search. will def book,mark this. What a stupid fucking design though.

[@rockkkhound]

I love my Cherokee..but I will say..I would like to slap the moron that designed this set up... That kit I got from the dealer sucks.. I am going to re installed it one more time..but that big o ring that seats against the block is not going to stop the pressure in that motor.. it is not big enough . And it will flatten out quick even if it does. What a piss poor design.

[@cherokeeronnie]

+Rick Lafayette your right buddy go to a local shop get the same seal but way thicker it help me out

[@rockkkhound]

Well Ronnie .. I went to the dealership like you said. the tolerance between those two surfaces.. and then the thickness of that o ring does not work. pissed me off when I started the jeep and brand new oil was blowing all over the place. I should have trusted my gut.. and got a bigger one to begin with. and the fact that there is no shiplap type race between the block and where that adapter meet.. flat surface to flat surface doesn't work too good... is a hokey set up.. along with the whole design in general. I will be calling the dealer tomorrow.. 25 bucks for those 3 o rings.. smh.. Chrysler can cram it.

[@derrickstewart9591]

Do you know the Part Number