DJ404564X4
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I'm going to buy a Tomkem skid for the wife's 96 XJ with a 4.0. Is the pump in the tank? Should I just buy a factory pump or is there a better one out there?
Thanks,
DJ
Thanks,
DJ
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96 XJ, where's the fuel pump???
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Lowrange2
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Yes, they pump is in the front of the tank. You don't have to drop the tank to get to the pump. Stick with the stock one. They do just fine.
DJ404564X4
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Thanks man!
PhotographerMike
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Why do you need a new pump? The one in my '96 hums right along without problems. They can get quite loud before they need replacing.
Mike
Mike
Be EXTRA carefull with the 96 fuel pump. ONLY used in 96 year and it can be extra expensive.
-If taken out, check that short hose from pump to outlet is in good condition and clamps tight.
- get a new "O" ring from dealer for flange seal to tank. ( ~ $6), coat with silicone grease. Tighten down slowly watching for 'O' slipping out of the groove, -push back in with smooth tool, popsicle stick works fine.
-be sure 'rubber stopper' on bottom of assembly seats in recess in bottom of tank. the flange will sit against tank evenly all around ready for lock ring.
Slow, gentle, easy is the key.
Fuel pump can be changed without dropping tank. Get fuel in tank to less than 1/4 helps and raise xj securely on stands for room to work.
-If taken out, check that short hose from pump to outlet is in good condition and clamps tight.
- get a new "O" ring from dealer for flange seal to tank. ( ~ $6), coat with silicone grease. Tighten down slowly watching for 'O' slipping out of the groove, -push back in with smooth tool, popsicle stick works fine.
-be sure 'rubber stopper' on bottom of assembly seats in recess in bottom of tank. the flange will sit against tank evenly all around ready for lock ring.
Slow, gentle, easy is the key.
Fuel pump can be changed without dropping tank. Get fuel in tank to less than 1/4 helps and raise xj securely on stands for room to work.
DJ404564X4
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Being pro active. EVERYTHING else has gone out, I figure I should beat this one to the punch instead of getting a call from the wife. Also I'll be there might as well. The stock skid is pushed in from a rock hit, I might just bend it back in place as all we really do is fast stuff in her XJ, my TJ is for rock crawlin. With the amount of money I spend on my TJ I need to make sure her daily driver is good to go. Mine's just a toy, her's is used daily.
DJ404564X4
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Sweet! Thank you!
The OEM pumps are good and last long so
'if it aint ...'
..saying...
(If you change it, suggest you be extra careful with old pump and save it for spare parts.)
be sure she knows to always keep at least 1/4 tank of fuel in tank.
good for the pump and there in case of emergency.
'if it aint ...'
..saying...
(If you change it, suggest you be extra careful with old pump and save it for spare parts.)
be sure she knows to always keep at least 1/4 tank of fuel in tank.
good for the pump and there in case of emergency.
DJ404564X4
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True, but Murphy's Law says if i don't replace it while I'm there on a 100k mile almost 15 year old Jeep, i will be doing it within a week. Or it will take a dump on me in the middle of no where. Mr. Murphy and his Law, hates me...:roflmao:
PhotographerMike
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And while you're down there, you might as well add a bit more capacity to the tank.
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoFuelTank.htm
My version of the mod. is at the bottom of the page.
Mike
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoFuelTank.htm
My version of the mod. is at the bottom of the page.
Mike
Runnin'OnEmpty
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Wasn't aware the 96 pumps were different.
(Maybe because it was a transition year?)
Is there something special about them that makes
them more expensive, or just that they are 'rarer'?
Thanks
I have a 1990 and mine is starting to hum a lot and much louder on longer trips. I plan to ride mine out till the end as well.
