1991 XJ SE - Crank no start problems

[TricolorXJ]

Hey thanks for the replies!


Here's the update : So I got the old fuel pump out and it had lost its filter and had a bunch of black goop on it. Had a broken hose fall off of it, so it was ready to be replaced.


Unfortunately, I could not get the new one to fit in there so I wasn't able to crank it today. I tried fitting it all sorts of ways but could not get those two notches to fit into the fuel tank female receptors.


I saw a video and it looked like one guy didn't make the notches fit and just put the retaining ring back on somehow anyways. I didn't get that far.


I did try to remove the tank but could not get one of the large bolts to budge on the fuel tank shield. Actually bent a socket extender and thought I was moving the bolt


Next time I go back I'll bring some wd-40 for those bolts. In the meantime I'll be researching putting that pump back in, maybe there's a secret. I was also worried there was sludge/parts of the old fuel pump blocking the new pump's entry. And that was the main reason for trying to remove the fuel tank.


Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

[TricolorXJ]

Update, was able to get some gunk out but still not fitting. I’ve decided to drop the tank and clean it but didn’t have time today. Any recommendations on getting those big rusty bolts for the tank shield off? Hopefully I can get the fuel pump to fit once that tank is out or maybe it will be the wrong part...will keep updating.
Any advice welcome