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dellstopjeep
May 26th, 2004, 10:10
when my jeep 1990 4.0 xj 4dr is running there is a hissing noise, it has always been there, my neighbors 1989 4.0 does the same thing, does anyone know what that is?? :huh:

90NHXJ
May 26th, 2004, 10:13
Where's it sound like it's coming from? It could be a vacuum leak. Also the fuel pump in the gas tank can be noisy.

SouthernXJ
May 26th, 2004, 10:41
Gonna have to crack the hood and stick your head in there while it's running. Does it increase when your RPMs increase or is it steady?

89xj
May 26th, 2004, 11:40
when my jeep 1990 4.0 xj 4dr is running there is a hissing noise, it has always been there, my neighbors 1989 4.0 does the same thing, does anyone know what that is?? :huh:

from engine bay or rear??????? my crystal ball is broken.

could be vacuum leak. brake booster could be leaking.

from the rear, it could be the fuel pump.