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Williamcarr03
Dodge Dakota
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4/23/2006
18:55:57
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 Subject: Oil filter leak
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Hi All,
I hope I can explain this correctly. I have a 1997 Dakota V6 2 wheel drive. I went to change the oil yesterday and the last shop that did the filter change put it on super tight. When I was taking it off I noticed the plate were the filter nipple attached turned a little with the filter. (I don't know what you call it.) I put on the new filter and tightened it. I started the truck and noticed the filter leaking from the bottom. I then tried to tighten the filter more-same thing. My question is what is that piece called? The nipple is attached to it and it can turn.
Thank you,
Bill
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Obio3
Dodge Dakota
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4/23/2006
23:36:11
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Are you talking about the part with the threads the filter screws on to? I guess a plumber might call it a union . Don't see how it could leak as it is inclosed within the gasket on your new filter. However, I have seen a few filter gaskets that leaked and they was all fram . Those things are garbage. I'm not so sure that (nipple?)Screws in as a stand alone part but I may well be wrong. Never had a reason to look close at one. Reguardless, I would get another filter for starters and while it was off figure out what is lose if anything and fix it. Also be sure your wiping a bit of oil on the filter gasket.
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The Purple1
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4/25/2006
03:58:08
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Hi!
Just my $0.02:
You're actually referring to the circular plate with the 4-6 holes in it, right? That is held in by the threaded nipple, right?
I think I would call it an "oil filter adapter plate"...
Maybe stop by your local DCX (Daimler-Chrysler) dealer and see what they call it...
I know for sure that there is at least a round O-shaped gasket beneath that plate; prob should replace that while you're there, too. Just to be safe.
Good luck!
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