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Leak around oil filter

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#1 ·
It appears there is a small but persistent leak around every oil filter I install. I use Wix. Regardless of how tight I make the filter. Is that possible? I can't see where the leak is. There always seems to be a drop of oil running down the side of the filter. And the area is wet with oil. Not a big leak. It's not dripping on to the driveway or anything. I am trying to figure it out so if it is something that can potentially get worse, I can catch it before it does. I just assumed it was the filter gasket or mounting surface. Stock 4.7. My bad for not mentioning it or filling out profile.Thanks
 
#6 ·
Ya. I think your on to something. I can't see where it is coming from as it is likely blowing around, but there is fluid or oil around the pump hose also. Initially I thought it may be that but the hose looks to be good. Would it be leaking from the threads?
 
#7 ·
blueseasons1 said:
Ya. I think your on to something. I can't see where it is coming from as it is likely blowing around, but there is fluid or oil around the pump hose also. Initially I thought it may be that but the hose looks to be good. Would it be leaking from the threads?
mine leaked from the crimp.

Edit: if you search threads I started I think I have a picture of the PS fluid pooling in the crimp edge when it got bad enough to see it.
 
#10 ·
Question. I am trying to find the right MOPAR hose. It appears the parts numbers are lumped together for 99-2004. On Ebay, it initially list all years. Then when you go to that site, it omits the 99 and 2000. It looks like the 02-04 is also used on later years as well. Is it the same hose for all years as it looks? Shouldn't the 99-2000 be different than the 01-04? I tried Just Jeeps but that Chat on line thing failed during the middle of it. I tried again with no response.
 
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blueseasons1 said:
Question. I am trying to find the right MOPAR hose. It appears the parts numbers are lumped together for 99-2004. On Ebay, it initially list all years. Then when you go to that site, it omits the 99 and 2000. It looks like the 02-04 is also used on later years as well. Is it the same hose for all years as it looks? Shouldn't the 99-2000 be different than the 01-04? I tried Just Jeeps but that Chat on line thing failed during the middle of it. I tried again with no response.
01-04 should be the same. And the line is upgraded from the original. I paid 54 at the dealer for the two I bought. (1 for me and one for Grammy). By now it's going to run about 100 dollars. If you have the cash get it from the dealer.
 
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