Hello all!
I'm not sure if this is valid to the non CRD Jeep KJs, but I think there is a design flaw with the oil filter placement on the 2.5 Diesel version (my 2002).
As you can see on the attached images, a screw from the body damages the filter. If the car is in a stationary position (eg. when you change the filter) there is about a 5 mm (0.2 inch) clearance between the problematic screw and the filter body. However as I suspect, when you drive the car the chassis is subjected to - not so - slight deformations, which may damage the filter.
Has anyone else noticed this?
Do you think that the problematic screw might be shortened, or is the screw a special one used for lubrication?
I'm not sure if this is valid to the non CRD Jeep KJs, but I think there is a design flaw with the oil filter placement on the 2.5 Diesel version (my 2002).
As you can see on the attached images, a screw from the body damages the filter. If the car is in a stationary position (eg. when you change the filter) there is about a 5 mm (0.2 inch) clearance between the problematic screw and the filter body. However as I suspect, when you drive the car the chassis is subjected to - not so - slight deformations, which may damage the filter.
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Has anyone else noticed this?
Do you think that the problematic screw might be shortened, or is the screw a special one used for lubrication?
You must be registered for see images
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