Help with an oil leak? 1988 Bronco II, 2.9 L, 4 WD.

[Billy Boy]

I have a small leak at the "bolt," for the oil filter adapter. No parts available, tough time finding a relocation kit that works?

 

[AndyB.]

There are two o-rings and a copper gasket that make the seal.

 

[Billy Boy]

I have it at my mechanics shop, the service technician cracked and then braised the bolt, the bolt seal continues to leak. I would just use a relocation kit, but my mechanic doesn't feel there is room for the relocation kit , also concerned about heat transfer from the exaust.

 

[Billy Boy]

Yeah ya sure got my hopes up, that bolt is for a regular Bronco and does not fit a 1988 Bronco II, XLT, 2.9 L , 6 cyl, automatic transmission. The bolt for the Bronco II is discontinued @ Ford.

 

[Billy Boy]

Screen shot from Gord

 

[Shran]

Might be a junkyard item.

 

[AndyB.]

I’m not sure I trust the number from fordpartsgiant, does this look like the adapter bolt?

E8TZ-6894-A

If so, it looks like there is one available:

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[Billy Boy]

No may be a later year, it changed in 89' , if that's the case, I would need the bolt and adapter.

 

[Uncle Gump]

If it is a banjo bolt... maybe a caliper copper seal may work.

 

[Billy Boy]

Thanks for taking the time, I found the newer flange (1989) and bolt at A&B truck ( recycler) here in San Diego.