Just a few questions, if you guy don't mind?

[One_Big_Midgett]

Question #1.
The place where the oil filter meets up to the block is leaking. The guy at O'reily said it was called the "oil filter adapter" and gave me a rubber o ring. Is this the right part?

Question#2.
I am rattle can spraying the heep. I have self etching primer but will that get thru the clear coat or do I need to sand it down a bit first?

Thanks for the help guys!!!

[OrangeXJ]

Question 1 correct it is a "o" ring

Question 2 I would sand it

[Joliet Johnny]

#1 a pic would be best but most likely yes

#2 at minimum Id go over it with a scotchbrite pad and rattlecan primer it before painting. Have you looked into house paint?

[Mudderoy]

Question 1 correct it is a "o" ring

Question 2 I would sand it

I thought it was actually a 3 "O" ring set.

[xjrev10]

I thought it was actually a 3 "O" ring set.

Yes it is. You can buy just the big o ring from just about anywhere. You could just replace that but it's a PiTA project to start with so I would replace all 3 while I'm in there. Dealer will sell you the 3 o ring kit for around 5-7 dollars.

To the OP, look up some write ups about the oil filter adapter o ring fixes. You may need a T60 torx socket and alot of patience!! My 91 mj had a actual bolt.

[denverd1]

Mines a T55 and got that little dude welded to a 3/4" nut. Not enough clearance for a rachet.

[denverd1]

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[Cheromaniac]

I thought it was actually a 3 "O" ring set.

You are correct sir and here's an article describing how to change them:

http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/filter.html

[Carves]

I found that using two spanners jammed in a length of pipe ... gave some much needed leverage when trying to undo that crazy torx setup.

With the amount of heaving I had to do to free it up ... I was bending single, midrange quality, spanners.

Make sure the adapter is clean too ... so that the torx tool fits in properly.

[xj4life2]

I thought it was actually a 3 "O" ring set.

We have winner !! Muddy is exactly correct its a 3 oring set.

[bigjim350]

You should be able to just sand it all down and paint it. The primer should only be needed on the bare metal areas.

[xjrev10]

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I like this idea. I used a flap wheel to flatten opposite sides of the socket body itself to use a open end wrench.

[denverd1]

Nice. My plan is to tape the back of a 3/4 box onto my custom socket. Should make lining everything up a tad easier.

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