Eliminating the 4x4 Oil filter Adaptor. Any issues ?

[Acesneights1]

My buddy is here with his 93 and the O rings were leaking on the 4x4 adapter. Since his truck has a 6 inch lift it is not nessicary for clearance. I just took the fitting out of it and screwed it right into the block. Seems ok.

 

[ak diesel driver]

as long as oil flow is in same direction I don't see a prolem. opp direction might dislodge some build up and run it thru the system

 

[Acesneights1]

I don't think it does that. 6.2s dont have them.

 

[bk95td]

I don't think it does that. 6.2s dont have them.

Neither do the 2wd 6.5s

 

[3500GMC]

I think you done good. No need for a 90* adapter as long as the d-shaft will clear.

Good idea actually.

 

[Acesneights1]

Yeah, that's what I thought. I even had a seal kit in my hand and said why bother.

 

[Crankme69]

I would love to yank that SOB off but mine ain't gonna clear without it. Mine is also dripping :mad2: That is on my spring list of things that need attention on my Tahoe.

Good job.

 

[WarWagon]

The 4x4 adapter dripping is just a way for your truck to permanently mark it's territory...

 

[tanman_2006]

I need to get mine off of my 95 too. Cooler lines are leaking like crazy and the adapter has a slow drip, I think the qt it goes through every 5,000 is leaked in my drive way.

Is it ok to use an impact wrench on that nut? I was told no once but with a break over i can keep the socket on that flat nut.

 

[Acesneights1]

I would not use an impact on that. It should not be that tight to require one and using one may damage the threads.