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Fuel pump installation???????
- Thread starter XJ_99
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Uglygreenxj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Circle City, AZ
The pump itself isn't hard to replace, but you will have to drop the tank to do it. Unplug the pump and remove the lines (make sure to take note which one goes where for reinstallation) There are just four nuts to loosen to drop the tank but you will have to unhook the vent and filler hoses . There is a large ring that holds the pump in place. I just us a flat blade screwdriver and a hammer to loosen it. It will be obvious when you see it. If there isn't much gas in the tank, its pretty easy.
Blaine B.
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Northwest Indiana
If you have a 99 yes. Older XJ's have the pump at the rear of the tank, so you can do it without removing the tank.
Matthew Currie
NAXJA Member #760
- Location
- Vermont, land of big clay
Uglygreenxj said:
Owing to the possibility of sparks if it slips, it's really a good idea to use brass or aluminum, or even plastic, for this part. More so if the reason you're doing it is a leaky tank.
If your Jeep is getting older, and if you live in the rust belt, you can pretty well expect to shear off the hanger bolts, so either have a couple of new ones on hand, or be prepared to fab up a set.
bacelaw
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- boston, ma
I have had the same question for years - i have a '96, which is supposed to be the first year for the IN tank pump..
however, mine looks like it is also in the FRONT of the tank..what gives?
however, mine looks like it is also in the FRONT of the tank..what gives?
- Location
- Maurertown,Va.
Because of the use of 99 in your sig line,it was reasoned that you had a 99XJ.That is why it is best to describe EXACTLY what year XJ you are working on.XJ_99 said:
On your 91 is is not necessary to drop the tank to replace the pump.It should pull out of the front of the tank after removal of the lock ring,hoses and wires.
Wayne
Running Project
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Arizona
seems to me that the years 84-90 have the pump in front of the tank. I have the same thing. but i have to get a whole new mount because gas is leaking out of the electrical.
Matthew Currie
NAXJA Member #760
- Location
- Vermont, land of big clay
bacelaw said:
I think 96 is a transition year, and have heard of both the early and late tanks in this year. My son's 96 has the earlier type tank used from 87 on - metal, with the pump inside, but accessible from the front of the tank. The later one is plastic, and requires the tank out. But both have the pump inside the tank.
Ivan
I Jeep, therefore, I am..
- Location
- Greensboro, Ga
Here's a pretty good write up that'll help you along...
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=138580&highlight=fuel
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=138580&highlight=fuel
