Original oil filter mount

[Willys@57]

I have a 57 CJ5 F 134 that had a remote oil filter. I wanted to move it back to the engine mount. I see that by adding the oil filter bracket you need to remove some head bolts. If I do this do I need to replace the head gasket or can I just torque the bolts back down?

[gmwillys]

You can install the bracket, then torque the hardware back.

[Willys@57]

Thank you for thé information.

[bmorgil]

Make sure the engine is cold. Torque the nuts you remove and then warm the engine. Re-torque them warm. It would be a real good idea to check the torque on all of the head studs while the engine is warm.