Jeep Cherokee

Replying to: loosenut (Sep 24, 2009 11:13 pm)

Thanks for info. The reason this is turning into a mission is because the previous owner fitted a GRAND cherokee engine and not a simple cherokee. Hence my problem. Any info would be helpful.... argh!! The filter is hitting off the steering shaft and causing oil to leak. Its right hand drive.

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Replying to: kendo77 (Sep 25, 2009 3:54 am)

now i understand your plight better..and-there is a possible solution..
-they make a 2/3 sized filter for those tight applications..the simple way i'd find it would be to look up dodge filters,(phram's numbers are prefixed with a "ph"..the big one was a ph8a,the small one was-ph16a,or something like that,but check with your parts place-or,are you having to order and ship?
-but give that a whack..ok?

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Replying to: loosenut (Sep 25, 2009 6:13 pm)

thanks again, that sounds really good. I have contacted fram to see if they do a smaller version. I will keep you updated.. many thanks.

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Replying to: kendo77 (Sep 26, 2009 4:14 am)

--if you can read what kind of filter is on there now,and the number,that would help you find the one your looking for..
-my grand cherokee laredo has the 5.2-v8 in it,witch-being a chrystler 318(basically-with the fuel injection upgrade,but still-internally,the same engine they've beeen making since the -70's)-normally used a-ph8a-,.. ph-being phram's prefix,other manufactures use their own prefix,but usually keep the same model number acrost product lines..
-with all the junk,and tight header configuration-they recomend the -ph16a- ..that's the 1/2 sized one-but still fits on the block using the same thread size-gasket placement..it's just shorter in stature (height) than the regular-full sized one.--get the model number off of the old filter-then that will help them find the 1/2 size you need..
good luck!

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Replying to: loosenut (Sep 26, 2009 1:31 pm)

yea, I sent them the serial No in my mail to fram ( ph4678), and also the No of the one you suggested (ph16a). I think it possible to move the filter mounting a few degrees one way or the other which would buy me enough space to fit regular filter. Watch out road..I'm coming!

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Replying to: loosenut (Sep 28, 2009 9:34 pm)

that does sound really interesting, I never knew about that before. However I have fitted a smaller filter and all seems to be well. I am still going to fit the PH16a though as it is recommended for my jeep. It "reeks" of dark smoke, but that I think is because it has been sitting on a farm unused for two years! It'll get a good blast on the road soon I hope. Reverse gear seems a mission to engage though. Fingers crossed it's going for anual MOT test tomorrow to see if it passes the road worthy test. Pretty pretty please...

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Replying to: kendo77 (Sep 30, 2009 11:16 am)

well,the stale "petrol" -we call it "gasoline,and stuck rings could be the black smoke..
take it out for a long drive-cell phone handy !,and it might get her cleared out..also,put the highest octane-best fuel in it you can..even leave it sit and idle-making shure it's not overheating,and get her loosened up..
-the transmisssion being difficult might mean THAT fluid-and filter need changing..or,it's nearing where it needs rebuilt..if it's automatic..(i assume)..ain't it fun getting old-forgotten trucks to live again??..make shure to check for dry-rotted rubber hoses..heard where a fella found a old corvette in a barn..figured to "just drive it around the block..",fuel line gave way,spraying fuel on the hot engine--burnt it to the ground..!he was not happy..
--be careful,and have fun !..glad th phram filter worked out!

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Replying to: jeepgirl3 (May 26, 2009 6:26 am)

Wow JEEPGIRL3! I was so glad to read your post as I too am a jeepgirl. I love my 1999 JGC so I can relate. Except....for the part about the boyfriend!!!
Are you kidding me? I'd have kicked his funny butt out at the next highest peak.
Besides he's just jealous of your expertise and the amount of time you 'wasted' on your Jeep.

Replying to: loosenut (Sep 30, 2009 4:41 pm)

babe passed MOT test yahoo! your right about old fuel - Its a diesel, manuel gearbox 5 speed. I'll be nursing it for a little to keep an eye on things. I do hope to run it on bio fuel ( save the planet and all that) ha ha. Really chuffed with it - my first 4x4. Its rough and ready but thats just fine with me. No airs or graces! Cheers again good buddy.....

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