Changing oil filter

[383MovingViolation]

At least on my Roadrunner......changing the oil filter is a bitch ! The trans cooling lines, in the way. Lower radiator hose, in the way. Power steering pump hose, in the way. WOW, what a time, but I got it. I think the car was built around the filter.

 

[GetX'd]

Wait til you have to change the starter....... If you have headers that's a real picnic.

 

[Dennis H]

Join the club. Techniques will develop in time-maybe 10 years.

 

[383MovingViolation]

Wait til you have to change the starter....... If you have headers that's a real picnic.

Oh ya, I looked at that problem too. I think I would have to unbolt the engine mount and jack it up.....or something. WOW

 

[mopar 3 B]

At least on my Roadrunner......changing the oil filter is a bitch ! The trans cooling lines, in the way. Lower radiator hose, in the way. Power steering pump hose, in the way. WOW, what a time, but I got it. I think the car was built around the filter.

Put the battery in the trunk and install remote filter where battery box was. Problem solved.

 

[64Savoy]

If you relocate the filter, be sure that you mount it so the open end of the filter is up. Less mess

 

[eric383]

Wait til you have to change the starter....... If you have headers that's a real picnic.

X2 ........The fun never ends!

 

[BeatersRus]

we use the late model high torque starters w headers,
Much easier and they last a lot longer.
they are on dodge trucks in junkyards everywhere.

 

[coloradodave]

Remote filter is THE ticket:

 

[Budnicks]

Put the battery in the trunk and install remote filter where battery box was. Problem solved.

Yep

 

[ws23jrt]

Their are many places to mount an oil filter.
And various reasons for doing so.

 

[ws27]

I snake mine through the fan, it's a clutch, so I just get it vertical, fit it between two fan blades and rotate the fan to get the filter out through the top. Not a big deal, but a little messy for the k frame.

 

[GetX'd]

Oh ya, I looked at that problem too. I think I would have to unbolt the engine mount and jack it up.....or something. WOW

I'll save you some time - you have to take off the driver side header, then unbolt the motor mount, jack up the engine - then you should be able to get at the starter to remove it. It gets to be like playing twister - but becomes a choreographer process. Good luck!

 

[383MovingViolation]

I'll save you some time - you have to take off the driver side header, then unbolt the motor mount, jack up the engine - then you should be able to get at the starter to remove it. It gets to be like playing twister - but becomes a choreographer process. Good luck!

What a process, I'll figure it out when the time comes.. Many thanks

 

[383MovingViolation]

I snake mine through the fan, it's a clutch, so I just get it vertical, fit it between two fan blades and rotate the fan to get the filter out through the top. Not a big deal, but a little messy for the k frame.

Many thanks. No job is impossible, just another challenge.

 

[383MovingViolation]

we use the late model high torque starters w headers,
Much easier and they last a lot longer.
they are on dodge trucks in junkyards everywhere.

Which starters are you referring to? Thanks

 

[Budnicks]

Which starters are you referring to? Thanks

Dakota, Durango, Ram 1500, etc any of the 318ci/5.2 ltr or 360ci/5.9 ltr Magnums

If you use an OE style Dakota Mini starter
some will need the main 1/4 20 12 vt main post trimmed a bit,
as so to clear the block, doesn't short out
depends on the brand & style

 

[ws23jrt]

Dakota, Durango, Ram 1500, etc any of the 318ci/5.2 ltr or 360ci/5.9 ltr Magnums

If you use an OE style Dakota Mini starter
some will need the main 1/4 20 12 vt main post trimmed a bit,
as so to clear the block, doesn't short out
depends on the brand & style

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The attention to that "trimming of the post" advice is a good one. --Especially for those that are putting one in and can't see the interference.
I'm using one of those on my KB alum. block and also had to grind off a part of the blocks reinforcing rib for the same reason.

 

[383MovingViolation]

Dakota, Durango, Ram 1500, etc any of the 318ci/5.2 ltr or 360ci/5.9 ltr Magnums

If you use an OE style Dakota Mini starter
some will need the main 1/4 20 12 vt main post trimmed a bit,
as so to clear the block, doesn't short out
depends on the brand & style

View attachment 341891

That is great, thank you very much.

Dakota, Durango, Ram 1500, etc any of the 318ci/5.2 ltr or 360ci/5.9 ltr Magnums

If you use an OE style Dakota Mini starter
some will need the main 1/4 20 12 vt main post trimmed a bit,
as so to clear the block, doesn't short out
depends on the brand & style

View attachment 341891

Do these starters still have the MOPAR distinctive noise when they crank ? I love that sound and no one else has it.

 

[mopar 3 B]

I'll save you some time - you have to take off the driver side header, then unbolt the motor mount, jack up the engine - then you should be able to get at the starter to remove it. It gets to be like playing twister - but becomes a choreographer process. Good luck!

Tried it and did not work. Pulled the drivers side torsion bar unbolted header and starter falls out.
Wasted 4 hours trying the motor mount method and starter was still stuck between header and block or header and torsion bar.