On the 92 4x4's it was impossible to get the filter out from the bottom
because of the front axle/transmission/engine/frame/whatever bracket is in
the way. A friend with a 92 also had a new bracket installed by the
dealer under warranty so that he could get the filter out from the bottom.
On mine I wait for the engine to cool down about 45 minutes, move the oil
drain pan under the filter, unscrew the filter (being really tall helps, I
use a stool because I'm not!), drop it down just enough to get a finger
into the center hole and pull the hole thing out the front from under the
exhaust manifold.
I had built a bracket for a remote filter to fit on the right fender well,
but haven't used it because I can't figure out how to get the hoses far
enough away from the exhaust manifold and frame without kinking them. It
occurred to me that copper tubing might be good here but I haven't done
anything about it yet. Anyone got and GOOD ideas, bad ones will also be
accepted!
Larry Elliott, 92, 3.9, 4x4, LE
On Tue, 2 Jul 1996, Jon N. Steiger wrote:
>
>
> A short while ago, there were a series of posts about how to change the
> oil without making a big mess, specifically how to get the oil filter off.
>
> A few people mentioned that you could reach through the top of the engine
> and get at the oil filter from the top (when the engine is cold). I took
> a look today, but there is no way I can fit my hand down there. Access is
> completely blocked by an intruding part of the wall of the engine bay (just
> above the wheel well) and the right side header. Maybe it is accessible in the
> 6 or 4, but on my '96 5 speed v8, I've got to go underneath. :(
>
> Just FYI...
>
>
> -Jon-
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