Jeep Wrangler JK JKU - Oil Cooler Filter Housing Replacement 3.6L Pentastar Doorman 926-876

[@budlanctot3060]

I agree that over-torqueing the filter cap may be the cause of some of these plastic housing failures. I've never measured how hard I torque that plastic cap, but it's very easy to get carried away with tightening it because the plastic threads don't give you a very good "feel" for how tight you're getting it. I've found that a light touch is all that's necessary to seal it up, what with the fresh o-ring and all. If you find the "filter media cylinder" is kinda twisted and distorted when you remove it at oil/filter change time, perhaps the cap was tightened too much last time.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

It’s almost scary to trust someone to do your oil changes at a service stop nowadays. Knowing how critical and delicate those upper components are, I only will do the oil changes for as long as I own my jeep! Thanks for joining me on this repair today🍻

[@llNATEDOGGll]

Exactly what happened to me.

[@joshfoster8038]

Just completed this project today on daughters 2013 Wrangler. Some advice…. Order new oil and coolant sensors (OEM). I know it shows him reusing his but let me tell you, these things are WELDED on and if your luck like me, it will just break loose the thread housing in the oil cooler and just spin. So after an hour trying to track down some sensors on a Sat, I finally got everything back together after about 6 total hours (could have been done in 4 if it wasnt for the sensors and gallon of oil/coolant to clean up in the valley. Another tip, you don’t need to disconnect the fuel injectors on the drivers side.. just the coil packs. The injectors will come off with the lower manifold as the rail will still be attached. Good luck and take your time. This video saved a lot of headaches. You can do it!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks for watching and sharing 🍻

[@DougReeves]

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for doing this video. I have a 2016 Rubicon and got the unwanted drips underneath. Ordered a replacement off rock auto and installed over the course of a few days. It feels pretty good to save over $1000 :-) thank you again so much. Your video was much appreciated!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thank you I really appreciate it 🍻

[@nealhendricks9172]

Thank you for a thorough and concise tutorial - it gave me the confidence to knock this project out. Three items I'll add: Please verify that the channel at the end of the oil pressure sensor chamber is complete. I performed this install only to be met with a terrifying 0 psi reading - I discovered the channel wasn't completely milled after much trouble shooting. Debur any flashing inside the aluminum body - you don't want that working its way into your vehicle. You must burp the radiator/hoses after this project, before driving. You're going to introduce a lot of coolant-blocking air during the reservoir install. FYI, the burping process is simple, especially with a radiator fill kit.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

This is all great advice, as I did a once over on my casting with some sand paper and a file as well as thoroughly checking over the quality. My friend is a tool and die tech at Tesla I showed him the parts and he was saying it’s good but Its gnarly casting. lol don’t buy cheap here I’ve seen a few knockoffs and they are not up to par. Thanks for watching 🍻

[@garycook568]

I've watched 5 different videos on how to do this. Your video is the best I've seen.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Welcome to the channel, Thanks for watching I appreciate it

[@kingfalejandro3591]

I did it today following your Instructions, I was able to do it, took about 5-6 hours pausing the video and rewinding it here and there but am glad it done and hopefully no more leaking oil and coolant

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Very cool, glad you got it going, thanks for watching 🍻

[@jakealcazar3805]

Gentlemen, if you have a leak with your oil housing filter, DO THIS UPGRADE the first time around! I went with the cheap route with the plastic housing again and already it's cracked/warped for the second time. I now have oil building up in the valley of the engine yet again. Keep in mind that these plastic housings are prone to cracking and it WILL happen to your Jeep - it's only a matter of time. Chrysler needs to be sued for this. Knowingly putting a very cheap product that will inevitably crack is a sales tactic! And a HUGE shoutout to @Doorman for bringing this much needed upgrade to the market!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks for joining me on this repair today 🍻

[@rolandblaine4937]

Unfortunately the Dorman housing was back ordered everywhere for awhile. I found one vendor that wanted $350 for the only one I could find. When the one I installed goes bad, hopefully I can source an aluminum Dorman. I refused to buy one of the Chinese knockoffs.

[@Nards_1997]

Heck yea doorman!

[@Japplesnap]

The main reason for cracked housings is over-tightening the cap. But even if you manage to not cause the housing to crack, the biggest issue is that the gaskets on the bottom fail over time. And unfortunately, the aluminum housing does nothing to prevent gasket failure.

[@djflakoelmonstruo9908]

Same here im ordering the aluminum one

[@kbick9681]

So, had this done by a local repair shop yesterday. Drove the jeep for 1 mile and motor was knocking and shut down, this video was a big help to understand the repair what’s your thought’s engine was full of oil.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Unbelievable, sorry for your loss. Thanks for watching 🙏🍻

[@garretthaupt2164]

This was the best tutorial out of the handful that I watched. Saved about $600 after buying all of the parts and tools that were needed, as opposed to having a shop do the work. Took about 10 hours in total for me. The coolant sensor was the most nerve-wracking part because it was stuck on tight. Don't try to take an impact to it because you could damage the sensor. I recommend taking a torch to the threads for a couple of minutes and then twisting it off. Much easier to remove from the housing that way. Getting a pick set was VERY helpful for the injector plugs too.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks for sharing your experience Garret. All good points. 🍻

[@BryanClementson]

Great reference! I just replaced my oil cooler with a Dorman and this was very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to publish.

[@frankruiz100]

Thank you so much for such an informational video, I followed every step you took and was able to do the oil cooler replacement. I definitely would suggest to change spark plugs while there along with pcv valve if needed. Pcv valve is a pain on this particular engine in the wrangler but take the passenger wheel off along with inner fender and trust me, you'll get it done in around 45 mins to an hour, opposed to 6 hours trying to argue with it from the top.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

All good points, if your all ready there and need them replaced why not 🍻

[@resolutejku]

Why do you recommend changing the PCV valve?

[@anthonynatas5008]

Excellent video, and thank you for providing the torque specs for each step! Makes thinks way more manageable!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thank you 🍻

[@WwEN1GM4wW]

Dang man, you done the best job I’ve seen for this operation.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thank you i appreciate it 🍻

[@MajorVanceAstro]

Dustin, I’ve watch quite a few of these videos concerning oil cooler replacement. Yours is by far the best. THANK YOU! I especially love the detail in reinstalling. Most videos just say “do it in reverse”. There’s no mention of torque procedures. (Definitely not as detailed as yours). If you have the time. Maybe make closer video on those fuel injector connectors. You explained it well but I definitely needed to see it. Found it elsewhere, but again yours was still the most detailed one. I used another video to remove most of the parts, but I used yours all the way on reinstalling it all.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks for watching 🍻🍻

[@getit9066]

Dude! Doesn't get any better than that for an instructional video, truly superb stuff. SUBSCRIBED

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thank you 🍻

[@dewaynejones08]

Called a local garage they said they replace 6 per week, primary reason for failure is engine heat. Thanks for making this video. Their cost was $1500

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

That’s too high IMO 🍻

[@Haza3137]

This was an amazing tutorial thank you . Just replaced it over the weekend following your video . The only issue I had was when I started it there was a loud knocking sound but after running it for a few minutes and revving it up a little it went away

[@arthurcompton2461]

Amazing video. I did not know this was a problem with my vintage of Jeep. I have to admit my anxiety level was through the roof as i watched you disconnect and disassemble so much to do this. I am rerrified i might find a problem when i go to do my first home oil change this weekend. In my 2012. Anyway, it is nice to know tr here is a better part avaialble. Thank you for sharing your talent. Amazing to get in so deep and be so calm!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks for watching I appreciate it. 🙏🍻

[@arthammack1498]

Great video, thanks for posting! I am just finishing up this project. The Dorman kit I purchased came with a new oil cooler and oil filter which was nice. As a sidebar, now is a fantastic time to change out your plugs and/or coil packs. Our plugs were in terrible condition, surprised how well it ran. We bought our rig used and it just turned 109K so I really had no idea what if any maintenance had been done.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

I hear the kit is super 👍🏼 and yes if you’re there why not tune up the engine. Absolutely 💯 🍻

[@turnkeyconstruction]

Thanks for the great video! Went with a new aluminum housing and my wife’s jeep is back rolling.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Awesome, glad it could help! Welcome to the channel 🍻

[@turnkeyconstruction]

@@ATEMOFFROAD definitely. Look forward to seeing more of your videos!

[@anaixtar6793]

I am impressed ! I had to have this filter housing replaced on my 2014 JK-- to me it like major surgery- and made me VERY glad I bought a life time warranty. I also have a 2000 SE Cherokee-- 4.0L inline 6-- I can work on it no problems- I wish things never got so complex - I love my JK but the complexity leaves me speech less. Thank you for a great video :)

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

That’s awesome a lifetime warranty was offered! Thanks for watching 🍻

[@darrend7490]

Thanks for all the tips. I have to tackle this job shortly! I'll give you a tip...you should wrap the Teflon tape in the opposite direction. The way you wrapped it, it will back off when you thread it into the housing.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Good catch , I realized that after installing as there was already dope on the sensor threads that held it all together! No leaks 👍🏼

[@AR-ZONA]

Just watched your video. Today has been a calamity of events and fixing different parts and pieces on the jeep. I’m ironically enough it broke down in front of one of my best friends house that is an ASE mechanic so that’s helpful but we still gotta dig into it, so your video is great information before we even get started and I appreciate that you put it out there for everyone. It’s definitely gonna save us a lot of headache.

[@productthespic]

You are my hero. LOL. I am on day one of doing this but I screwed up a sensor. I will buy it tomorrow at a dealer. This is an excellent tutorial.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thank you 🍻

[@stevenattaway]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video and including the torque sequence. I ordered a replacement cooler yesterday and hope to do mine this weekend. Any advice you might have would be greatly appreciated.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Awesome , just take your time and enjoy the process. 🍻

[@edwardsimmons3721]

Great video. Love the torque spec insert and clean-up during the work performed.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks for joining me on this repair 🍻

[@chrispurzer9461]

Torque spec is hugely appreciated!!

[@johnsont963]

did this job yesterday..great walk through video. only thing i added to my job is i upgraded to felpro gaskets and went ahead and changed the plugs and coils.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Awesome good time to do all that.🍻

[@tomfletcher3817]

Also a great opportunity to port your upper and lower intake manifold. Definitely replace both sensors while you’re in there.

[@19HarDMaN97]

What sensors are you mentioning? Oil temp and pressure?

[@StanleyWilson-t6u]

Thank you Thank you thank you. I used this video while I did the repair with lots of pause and reminds. The only thing that was hard was the 2 bolts in the back of both upper and lower. Saved 900 dollars.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Awesome glad to see it worked out for you. Thanks for watching 🍻

[@TheTaytoni]

thanks to your video it made my Oil Coolant swap a breeze. It did take me about 4 1.2 hours but I wanted to stay cool with the red clips on the left side. its very tight squeeze lol

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

🍻

[@susancleveland3756]

great info saved me about 1000$. some of the plastics tabs break when undoing on the injectors had to cut them and attach singular new ones. I have a 2014 and 10years of heat will make them brittle.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Awesome glad to help. 🍻

[@stevejeffers8434]

Excellent video. I just did my caravan following you along the way. A couple of details were different for me, but your video is a great help, thanks for posting!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks for watching I appreciate it. How’s it holding up? 🍻

[@kevinchristofora9367]

Dude! Great video, well done all around. I am a new fan. I am thankful for finding you and I appreciate your help. Bought a tee shirt too ! Like the design and the message :)

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thank you I really appreciate it, I hope you enjoy the T-shirt as well. And welcome to the channel. 🍻

[@flyfisher530]

Nice video Dustin, we 76K miles I am sure my JK is not too far from this repair. Great step by step video, super easy to follow!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks for checking it out, i appreciate it 🍻

[@Cambodimerican24]

Really appreciate your detailed breakdown and great camera angles. I was in the process of replacing the oil pressure sensor and while trying to remove the coolant sensor the entire unit snapped and half the thread is still inside the oil cooler housing 😅. So I’ll be replacing the oil cooler anyway because I also noticed a pool of oil all around the base of the engine. Might be a leak that’s throwing the oil sensor code. Oil cooler should arrive this weekend. Crossing my fingers 🤞🏾

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Awesome that you enjoyed the video. Bummer it broke. Hope all goes well. 🍻

[@anthonynatas5008]

Thanks for this my friend! You just saved me $1900.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.🍻

[@gabkar3076]

Excellent video, my friend. Very well explained. Thank you for teaching and taking your time to make this video. You saved me a lot of money. God bless you.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thank you i appreciate it 🍻

[@rickvarro313]

Great video, I just did my wife's Grand Cherokee. Tip tho....I totally drained the cooling system by pulling the lower rad hose.....no coolant came up from mine when I pulled it off. I was worried about coolant pushing up and draining down into the oil return ports so I drained mine. Also found on ours that the crossover pipe / thermostat was leaking coolant on the front of the engine, so I replaced that lovely piece of plastic with and aluminum one from Dorman as well. I had a hard time finding a Dorman 926-876, and no way was I going to order an off brand unit from Amazon, but I got one.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Good idea 🍻

[@tylergorski6754]

About to order the parts online. Thank you very much for your thorough explanation and attention to detail easily the best video I’ve seen for this repair

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Awesome, thanks for watching I appreciate it🍻

[@Greenwitch_Garden]

My JKUR is a 2017 and I have this issue. Just bought this part and the tools so I can DIY. Thank you for the in depth video. Hopefully I can access the PCV valve easier when I do the swap so I can get that changed at the same time.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Good idea and good luck on the repair, thanks for watching 🍻

[@rolandgrudzinskas5211]

What is the mileage of your car?

[@RobGreene-o9f]

awesome video, FYI that housing takes some serious manipulating to get in, I thought I bought the wrong part at first

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Yes I feel the best way to do it is make sure it’s right above, level and flat going down in. The nipple in front goes in first. Thanks for watching 🍻

[@sisaza6754]

I am so proud of my doppelgänger. He does a much better job at explaining JEEP maintenance.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

I’ve herd I look like many people! 🤣Thanks for watching 🍻

[@manuell9482]

Thanks a lot With your tutorial was way easy to do the job. 🙏

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks for watching i appreciate it🍻

[@jeffh5611]

Great DIY. I am about to replace my adapter and this clip covered it all. Thanks!!!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thank you 🍻

[@lonnypendergrass9062]

Nice work on video! Torque specs was a nice touch.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thank you 🍻

[@petegarrigan8872]

Great video! Big help for me. Just replaced it, went with the MOPAR.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Definitely not a bad choice compared to some nock offs I’ve been seeing on Amazon lately. Thanks for watching 🍻

[@markbarboza1407]

You should have replaced those sensors while you are in there. I am doing mine now and it will save you from going back for another round down the road. Great video!

[@aschroer]

Good video. I appreciate the tips. I just finished doing it myself. Quarter inch socket can be used in lieu of that e8. No problem!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Awesome , thanks for watching 🍻

[@johnathanb7666]

Thanks for your video very informative and helpful I appreciate your contribution to teaching the community about proper mechanics and helping us keep our investments running. Your a good resource to have

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thank you I appreciate that. 🍻

[@ElitehustleM]

Great detailed video man. Really helped out alot! Thanks

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thank you 🍻

[@alfredbernal8603]

Hi Dustin Great detailed video. I am about to do this job on a 2019. How much would this job be at a dealer? How long did it take you to perform this job? Thank you for your time & thumb up from me!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

People have mentioned anywhere from 500 to 2k on this job from dealer. Just depends how well you can negotiate. As a seasoned mechanic doing this job It woukd be 4-6 hrs including parts. 500-1k seems fair, the doorman kit has been changing in price but I’d recommend it because it has most everything you’ll need. After the job let me know how much you would charge and how many hours it took to do the job.? Thanks for watching 🍻

[@alfredbernal8603]

@@ATEMOFFROAD Thank you for the response h i will surely keep updated on how much time it tooked me to complete this particular job. Have a great day!

[@kevinchristofora9367]

Thanks!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thank you for the tip, that’s so awesome.🍻

[@steve29h]

At the 2:30 mark he disconnects an electrical adapter plug and it looks so easy when he does it but I can’t figure out how do get that top housing to slide down towards the front to get it to disconnect. He does it so effortlessly.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

squeeze the side tabs on the sides of the outter part of the connector and pull and slide it back at the same time away towards the front of the engine.

[@JAStewart2]

Thanks for this video it definitely helped change the oil cooler. Any idea why I’m not getting codes P0010!? I’m trying to sell my Jeep and it like that person you cannot get out of your house with all the right hints. HELP!

[@77DucMon]

Nice vid. I’m about to dive into this soon on my 14 JKUR. This part was already replaced once under warranty, but now I’m going back with the Dorman part. Heard the oil temp sensor is a common failure part so it’s a good idea to get one from MOPAR while you’re in it. I’m high miles so I’m hitting the spark plugs at the same time.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Good idea on Preventative maintenance, it’s a fun little job! Thanks for watching 🍻

[@NightCrawler810]

So i finally changed mines, luckily the metal oil cooler comes as a complete set with upper and lower seals as well as oil cooler and oil filter. So you do not have to unplug the fuel injectors at the injectors just at the coil packs, all you have to do is remove the platic tabs that attach the wires to the motor just remove those and just the double sided screw on the throttle body bracket and all of it will come off

[@crushingsnakes1976]

Thanks for putting this out there. Great video!!

[@epiclegacy3458]

Thank You for your awesome video! Extremely helpful to me. Appreciate you!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks for watching i appreciate it. 🍻

[@Lammons1960]

Thanks for this. Excellent Video. I have two jeeps with this engine. I think I would have changed the sensors and the cooler as well while I had it apart. My luck one would fail soon after changing the housing.

[@BillMorse-m5q]

Video was pretty helpful. Might want to tell the mechsnic on video that if he changed the direction he wrapped threads on the 2 sensors that the teflpn would stay in thr threads instead of unwinding ad he tightened them.

[@jbuelman2025]

Great video! I'll be doing this job, next weekend. Bravo!!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Awesome it’s a fun little project 🍻

[@robsterTN]

I’m changing those sensors when I do the job. Oil temp sensor is a high failure rate part and cheap to replace.

[@dw89b]

From what I've seen, it's the oil PRESSURE sensor that is problematic, not the temperature sensor.

[@resolutejku]

@@dw89bYeah I did the Dorman housing replacement and a few months later the oil pressure sensor that I reused went bad and threw up a code. Gotta replace it now.

[@MustangLexie]

This was fantastic. Thank you so much!

[@jefx11]

Thanks for the video. It is very helpful to use this as a reference. I am currently doing this same repair.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

good luck on the repair, and thanks for watching I appreciate it 🍻

[@bikeaddictbp]

I had a P0520 code pop up yesterday in my van ... oil pressure sensor circuit performance. Seems to be a common problem, and guess where that sensor is (at least I won't have to concern myself with taking the old sensor off the housing). And, there's a coolant leak that I can smell but not see, which has been like that for a while but I noticed a stronger coolant smell yesterday. (100,000 km on the van) Guess what job I've got coming up. My engine is transverse with less access but it ought to be basically the same job. Thanks for the video, very nicely done.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Good luck and thanks for joining me on this repair today 🍻

[@jefx11]

At the 11:00 minute mark, you state to torque the cooler bolts to 35 IN/LBS. The manual that came with my Dorman Oil Cooler kit says to torque them to 106 IN/LBS (12 Nm)

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Double check step 8

[@michaelboyle1983]

I just checked the one I'm installing, and step 5 says cooler to housing bolts 106 in lbs. Step 8 is installing the o ring. 35 in lbs isn't very tight. I pray this helps someone, and God bless you!

[@xylol412]

I’m surprised how many unnecessary fasteners are removed that don’t need to be. Take a look at some of the other videos downloaded by professional shops and they have a little bit more streamlined approach. This still got the job done!

[@brianjobin]

Update on the dorman install? Any leaks?

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Zero leaks, still holding 🍻🍻

[@llNATEDOGGll]

Do you need to drain the oil or coolant before removing everything?

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

You can but I didn’t, just topped everything off at the end

[@Jake-pq3iz]

Are those the Dorman provided oring seals?

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Yes 👍🏼

[@whatsupdoc2dayutrickyrabbi896]

Bravo! Highly useful video. Great step by step. Thank you.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thank you 🍻

[@MotorFeed]

This is happening to my 2015. It is time. Lol. Thanks for the video.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Good luck and thanks for joining me on this repair today 🍻

[@michaelmosel522]

GREAT Video, I only have one comment/improvement. While you have it all apart, it would have been an ideal time to replace that 90 degree approximately 18 inch pre-bent coolant hose that is behind all of that intake stuff. Other than that Great Video. Thank you for posting it. I would not have attempted the job without it.

[@tombarton1]

Is it the unit itself or gaskets? Specifically how is the aluminum any better than the stock piece? Thnx

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

It can be both, we have seen plastic crack where oil and coolant can mix between passages, this was least of my worries. the warping and or flexing of the housing is my main concern! Most people don’t service there own jeep, when you take it to the lube shops to be serviced the risk of this part failing increases as we don’t know who is working on our vehicles. The mechanic or lube tech can simply be having a bad day or not know and install your filter wrong, failing to check the relief valve or over torqued the cap to the housing flexing the unit disturbing the plastic housing orings, and gaskets. And from here I’m sure you can only imagine what els can go wrong next! Why chance that?

[@tiffanygrant1715]

Just found out today I need to replace this part on my Jeep.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Yeah its pretty common at this point 😩 🍻👊

[@navinrjohnson2988]

Great video, straight to the point, great job.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks and welcome to the channel 🍻

[@joesolo7865]

Great detailed video sir, thank you 👍👍

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thank you 🍻

[@anofre68]

Your a badass nice job. No wonder costs so much at dealership to replace 🖐🏽🖐🏽🖐🏽

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks for watching 🍻

[@tylorguenzler4062]

Did you burp the coolant system afterwards?

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Yes

[@methanial73]

The bypass valve isn't for oil starvation, it's for a clogged filter. In the event that the filter is clogged oil will flow regardless of the filter condition.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

@@methanial73 yes a clogged filter contributes to oil starvation. There are many variables here, read and watch the article provided in the links. 🍻 1. When filter is getting ful 2. When oil is very cold and thick 3. At high RPM

[@jonduppong1527]

Awesome vid, great detail!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thank you

[@nonayerbidnet6974]

Is this compatible with the baxter performance oil filter replacement upgrade package?

[@SummerEaze]

Oh nooo I think my JL has this issue. I was cleaning the engine bay & saw a small pool of oil in the center by the oil filter cap BRV you showed after your dissassembly. I dread this project. Fyi currently over 70k miles. Dealing w a coolant leak somewhere mysterious & this pool of oil. Disaster 😢

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Oh bummer , very possible the oil is from the cooler housing. My thermostat on the jk failed shortly after. Hope you can get it fixed soon. Thanks for watching 🙏🍻

[@jeffdurling100]

Great Job!! Definitely saving your video. While mine is not leaking i'll probably do this soon as preventative maintenance. I may go with Mopar seals as it seems reviews of the Dorman ones are hit and miss. Other than that, to help reduce some of the mess, i'll probably do it when I do an oil change. I do have to say that the top of that engine is a crazy design. Just seems over complicated in the design.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Those are all good ideas , no need to waste money! Good luck and thanks for watching 🍻

[@andyyepez7893]

Did you have any issues using the Dorman gaskets? how is it holding up after 2 years?

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

@@andyyepez7893 just did the oil change, doorman gaskets still holding up 🍻

[@brading84]

Questions.. is it wise to drop your oil out first, and, you re-use the plastic cap??

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

It’s a good time to change oil , and replace the cap, I had just changed the oil and my cap was testing good 👍🏼

[@paulfindude8743]

Fantastic video my dude. Very informative and detailed. After watching it I was very confident to proceed. I just bought a new truck. Haha.

[@bradburrick]

Thank you. I'm going to start ordering some of the tools I don't have to knock this out.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Those tools will definitely help 👍🏼

[@silencemabasa956]

Wow amazing video, I can do some fixing by myself than taking it to mechanic aslong I have the tools.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Good luck, thanks for watching 🍻

[@mcofer0980]

Did your Dorman cooler kit not come with an orange filter cap? I'm curious why you reused the old cap? Thank you for this video. I am confident I can do this job by myself.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

@@mcofer0980 you can buy the oil housing by itself or in a kit if available. There should be two links in the description box below. 🙏🍻

[@mcofer0980]

@ATEMOFFROAD thanks! I already have the upgrade (and orange cap), just didn't realize you could purchase separately. I came across your video because I suspect my o-ring(s) may have failed and again, thank you,because I feel I can handle this job!

[@brianjohnson8883]

No need to drain the coolant before starting?

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

It’s good practice, I did not. Thanks for watching 🍻

[@mjobela8158]

Does the aluminium housing not damage the sensors due to heat?

[@barryrose8360]

Did this yesterday, tip. The oil pressure sending unit is installed into a bushing in the plastic. I was being super careful and didn’t have a 27mm deep well and couldn’t get this sensor unplugged. Like a typical man, I thought I’ll twist it until it’s convenient for me. It went sideways (literally) really quick. Then my thought was, it’ll cost me 50$ more but no aggravation. Turns out it’s screwed into a brass bushing. Man handle it out, then get rid of the bushing.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Nice save. Thanks for watching 🍻

[@johnphillips8088]

Do you need to pre drain the radiator, to save the antifreeze?

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

It’s a good idea , but I didn’t 🍻

[@johnphillips8088]

@@ATEMOFFROAD well, I just did the change to a Dorman aluminum housing, and I did pull off the lower 3/4 water pump hose into a catch pan. Saved some antifreeze, but filling through the overflow took sometime, but all’s well. Knock on wood that it’s fixed as it takes sometime ( if it is leaking) for the oil to refill the valley, and begins dripping off the back of the transmission. So fingers crossed 🤞. Thanks again for such a detailed video…

[@randalwarren109]

Thanks so much for the video it was a big help for me. But question I did my change play by play with your vid. Got it all done out it back together. I started her up and went around the block. I pulled in my driveway and I have oil leaking everywhere like way worse than before now. Can u please tell me what I could have possibly done wrong. I double checked everything before putting it back together

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Did you clean out the old oil , there may have been some residual pooled somewhere you didn’t wipe up or clean ? I suppose it’s possible an oring didn’t seat properly or one way damaged while the housing was getting set into position. Did you lube the oring prior to installation? Sensors could also be leaking or damaged. It’s to hard to tell what’s going on as I’m not there.

[@randalwarren109]

I vacuumed all the oil puddles before placing the new housing in. The unit went in perfect I replaced all the O rings everything went back together so nicely and then bam its like a major leak underneath. I'm pulling everything back off tomorrow to assist it I just never did this job before and now I feel like I failed at some point somewhere. So frustrated with myself.

[@aarg2609]

@@randalwarren109well don’t leave us hanging. What happened?? What was causing the leak??

[@randalwarren109]

So the brand new oil housing I bought had a gasket missing on the bottom causing everything to just pour out. I pulled it all back off and put the old one back on, and it fixed it up. I do have a small leak from the old one, and the cause is the top right screw isn't going into the base. it's the only screw that no matter what I do won't catch. So, at this point, I'm ok with a minor leak compared to what happened with the new housing I had put on and take off. This vid definitely helped me and I hope this helps anyone who reads this. Cheers ✌🏼

[@sharonwestergreen1648]

I have the same question as another poster re: draining the oil/coolant before doing this task. Surely it would generate less mess when the cooler/housing is actually pulled? Other than material.... I don't see a down side. Am I missing something? (and thanks for the video plus lots of thanks to the folks posting how long it has taken them. I think I'm going to borrow a spare car from mom and get the few other tools I need and get into it!)

[@ebeltranhc]

Honestly I am very annoyed with this project. I have opened this up 3 times already due to it still continuing to leak coolant. I even got a replacement for it and still keeps leaking. Got the same dorman aluminum one and no luck. Is there something i am doing wrong at this point I align everything and torque it to specs and followed the bolt spect to torque down in sequence and still having this problem. Even cleaned up well all the surfaces to place the new oil cooler. I feel like throwing a grenade to this jeep 😡😡 video you did was such in good detail enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

What year is your jeep? Recently read that mopar made a revision to there oil filter housing orings. They have changed the colors from black to red on some certain years. They might sell you that oring for the Nipple just below the cap that is inserted into the block. It’s unfair that you have to go in for a 3rd time I hope you get this resolved soon 🍻

[@taylorcampbell985]

How long does this job usually take?

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

About 4 hours

[@danielk7111]

I can control the torque applied to the factory housing but what I cannot control is seal degradation and deformation. That’s why I chose the latest factory design housing for $150. They have gotten rid of the obvious issue of having those figure 8 seals that fail in the middle, letting oil and coolant cross over contaminating the crankcase and cooling system. They also added a common/supporting wall between the, now separated, seals to help with seal movement. Problem is, the Dorman to my knowledge, still has the old design despite improved seals. Foundry work is expensive so I wonder if they’ll make the change as well.

[@joshwatkins4637]

Did you disconnect the fuel line from the rails? Or was there enough slack to place the lower out of the way? I seen that’s how it was at first, then appeared further when you cleaned it before reinstalling.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Yes The fuel line was never disconnected, I was able to keep on during the entire repair just turned out having way more slack in the end as things came apart . The manifold can also be rotated. 🍻