98 Kia Sportage EX leaking by oil filter area

[cojimar54]

Do somebody know how to replace the o-rings that are located between the oil filter base and the oil cooler in a 98 kia sportage EX???

[MeettheCreeper]

Originally Posted by cojimar54

Do somebody know how to replace the o-rings that are located between the oil filter base and the oil cooler in a 98 kia sportage EX???

I have changed several. This is not something I would recommend to the do it yourselfer though. You will be doing alot of this .

There are 3 14mm head bolts that hold the adapter in place. They were put on with a 1 inch impact and five guys with a 40 foot breaker bar. They are tight.

They can be removed it just is going to take more patience than most folks have.

[cojimar54]

Originally Posted by MeettheCreeper

I have changed several. This is not something I would recommend to the do it yourselfer though. You will be doing alot of this .

There are 3 14mm head bolts that hold the adapter in place. They were put on with a 1 inch impact and five guys with a 40 foot breaker bar. They are tight.

They can be removed it just is going to take more patience than most folks have.

Thank you for your answer.
I saw the 3 bolts and the problem is how to access one of them that is just below the motor mount. I think the only one way is removing this motor mount for better access to this bolt.
What do you think??

[MeettheCreeper]

Originally Posted by cojimar54

Thank you for your answer.
I saw the 3 bolts and the problem is how to access one of them that is just below the motor mount. I think the only one way is removing this motor mount for better access to this bolt.
What do you think??

Never removed the motor mount to remove this. Have always used a swivel and a socket. Like I said it isnt an easy job.

[cojimar54]

Originally Posted by MeettheCreeper

Never removed the motor mount to remove this. Have always used a swivel and a socket. Like I said it isnt an easy job.

Could you explain me in details??
From where?? Up or down of vehicle?? I don't think you have enough space to introduce a socket in at least one of the nuts
Thank you!!

[cojimar54]

Originally Posted by cojimar54

Could you explain me in details??
From where?? Up or down of vehicle?? I don't think you have enough space to introduce a socket in at least one of the nuts
Thank you!!

One last question, because I'm decided to do the work next weekend.
Do you remember the size of the socket I have to use to remove the bolts?
Thank you

[MeettheCreeper]

Originally Posted by cojimar54

One last question, because I'm decided to do the work next weekend.
Do you remember the size of the socket I have to use to remove the bolts?
Thank you

The bolt heads are all 14mm. It would be difficult to explain the removal procedure in this forum. I can tell you it is not going to be easy. You have to have alot of patience.