'91 Wrangler, Fuel odor while driving
#21
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Re: '91 Wrangler, Fuel odor while driving
In my '89 there is a rollover valve that is in
a small compartment behind the rear wheel,
passenger side. There is a black plastic cover
on the bottom. Remove this and look into the void.
You will see a few fuel lines connected to the valve.
I had to replace mine twice, they crack.
Joe
<ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1150415300.838120.117620@p79g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com...
> Cool. After reading all these I got under there again and did some
> snooping. The fuel filter looked and smelled fine, no strong odors
> there. I moved that flap and nosed around with a flashlight and it
> seems to be coming from above my fuel tank, which would indicate a
> busted gasket. So now I get to go on the adventure of fixing it. Any
> suggestions?
>
>
> reconair wrote:
> > Mike there are three potential spots on the 91 4.0L to check:
> > 1. The fuel filter input and output lines.
> > 2. The fuel tank sending unit gasket -- This was a recall item some
years
> > ago.
> > 3. The fuel fill lines.
> >
> > 1 is easy to check. Just crawl under the left rear and look up at where
the
> > fuel filter is, tucked up against the frame behind the left rear wheel.
> > Look for any wet spots or evidence of dripping on the inside of the rear
> > tire.
> >
> > 2 Can be checked by looking between the fuel tank and fuel tank skid
plate
> > just aft of the left rear wheel. If it looks wet just after a fill-up,
then
> > suspect the sending unit gasket located on the top of the tank. To
repair
> > this the gas tank skidplate and tank must be dropped and removed from
the
> > vehicle.
> >
> > 3 is checked by pulling down the mudflap at the bottom rear left corner
> > below the taillight. Use a flashlight to look up toward the fuel filler
> > lines to check for wetness and drips.
> >
> > Scott
> > "jeff" <jalowe44INVALID@hotmail.com.INVALID> wrote in message
> > news:hokkg.7207$WM4.781@trnddc01...
> > > If you live anywhere near the rust belt another possibility is the
tubes
> > > on the top of the fuel sender. My '91 recently developed a hairline
crack
> > > in the return line. Since the gas gage hasn't worked for years I went
> > > ahead and bought a Crown sender/pump for around $185.
> > >
> > >
> > > ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com wrote:
> > >> Hey all, I have a '91 Wrangler I-6 4.0 and I've been smelling fuel
> > >> vapors as of late. After I'm driving I inspect the undercarriage to
> > >> see if I can find the source, but I'm unable to. The odor is
strongest
> > >> in the rear driver's side wheel well, and there seems to be a liquid
> > >> leak in that vicinity, as the grime I wipe off my axle and
> > >> undercarriage smells of gasoline. I've taken it to my local mechanic
> > >> (not a jeep dealer) and he was unable to find the source of any leak.
> > >> I know my nose is not lying. Anyone have any ideas?
> > >>
>
a small compartment behind the rear wheel,
passenger side. There is a black plastic cover
on the bottom. Remove this and look into the void.
You will see a few fuel lines connected to the valve.
I had to replace mine twice, they crack.
Joe
<ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1150415300.838120.117620@p79g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com...
> Cool. After reading all these I got under there again and did some
> snooping. The fuel filter looked and smelled fine, no strong odors
> there. I moved that flap and nosed around with a flashlight and it
> seems to be coming from above my fuel tank, which would indicate a
> busted gasket. So now I get to go on the adventure of fixing it. Any
> suggestions?
>
>
> reconair wrote:
> > Mike there are three potential spots on the 91 4.0L to check:
> > 1. The fuel filter input and output lines.
> > 2. The fuel tank sending unit gasket -- This was a recall item some
years
> > ago.
> > 3. The fuel fill lines.
> >
> > 1 is easy to check. Just crawl under the left rear and look up at where
the
> > fuel filter is, tucked up against the frame behind the left rear wheel.
> > Look for any wet spots or evidence of dripping on the inside of the rear
> > tire.
> >
> > 2 Can be checked by looking between the fuel tank and fuel tank skid
plate
> > just aft of the left rear wheel. If it looks wet just after a fill-up,
then
> > suspect the sending unit gasket located on the top of the tank. To
repair
> > this the gas tank skidplate and tank must be dropped and removed from
the
> > vehicle.
> >
> > 3 is checked by pulling down the mudflap at the bottom rear left corner
> > below the taillight. Use a flashlight to look up toward the fuel filler
> > lines to check for wetness and drips.
> >
> > Scott
> > "jeff" <jalowe44INVALID@hotmail.com.INVALID> wrote in message
> > news:hokkg.7207$WM4.781@trnddc01...
> > > If you live anywhere near the rust belt another possibility is the
tubes
> > > on the top of the fuel sender. My '91 recently developed a hairline
crack
> > > in the return line. Since the gas gage hasn't worked for years I went
> > > ahead and bought a Crown sender/pump for around $185.
> > >
> > >
> > > ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com wrote:
> > >> Hey all, I have a '91 Wrangler I-6 4.0 and I've been smelling fuel
> > >> vapors as of late. After I'm driving I inspect the undercarriage to
> > >> see if I can find the source, but I'm unable to. The odor is
strongest
> > >> in the rear driver's side wheel well, and there seems to be a liquid
> > >> leak in that vicinity, as the grime I wipe off my axle and
> > >> undercarriage smells of gasoline. I've taken it to my local mechanic
> > >> (not a jeep dealer) and he was unable to find the source of any leak.
> > >> I know my nose is not lying. Anyone have any ideas?
> > >>
>
#22
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Re: '91 Wrangler, Fuel odor while driving
In my '89 there is a rollover valve that is in
a small compartment behind the rear wheel,
passenger side. There is a black plastic cover
on the bottom. Remove this and look into the void.
You will see a few fuel lines connected to the valve.
I had to replace mine twice, they crack.
Joe
<ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1150415300.838120.117620@p79g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com...
> Cool. After reading all these I got under there again and did some
> snooping. The fuel filter looked and smelled fine, no strong odors
> there. I moved that flap and nosed around with a flashlight and it
> seems to be coming from above my fuel tank, which would indicate a
> busted gasket. So now I get to go on the adventure of fixing it. Any
> suggestions?
>
>
> reconair wrote:
> > Mike there are three potential spots on the 91 4.0L to check:
> > 1. The fuel filter input and output lines.
> > 2. The fuel tank sending unit gasket -- This was a recall item some
years
> > ago.
> > 3. The fuel fill lines.
> >
> > 1 is easy to check. Just crawl under the left rear and look up at where
the
> > fuel filter is, tucked up against the frame behind the left rear wheel.
> > Look for any wet spots or evidence of dripping on the inside of the rear
> > tire.
> >
> > 2 Can be checked by looking between the fuel tank and fuel tank skid
plate
> > just aft of the left rear wheel. If it looks wet just after a fill-up,
then
> > suspect the sending unit gasket located on the top of the tank. To
repair
> > this the gas tank skidplate and tank must be dropped and removed from
the
> > vehicle.
> >
> > 3 is checked by pulling down the mudflap at the bottom rear left corner
> > below the taillight. Use a flashlight to look up toward the fuel filler
> > lines to check for wetness and drips.
> >
> > Scott
> > "jeff" <jalowe44INVALID@hotmail.com.INVALID> wrote in message
> > news:hokkg.7207$WM4.781@trnddc01...
> > > If you live anywhere near the rust belt another possibility is the
tubes
> > > on the top of the fuel sender. My '91 recently developed a hairline
crack
> > > in the return line. Since the gas gage hasn't worked for years I went
> > > ahead and bought a Crown sender/pump for around $185.
> > >
> > >
> > > ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com wrote:
> > >> Hey all, I have a '91 Wrangler I-6 4.0 and I've been smelling fuel
> > >> vapors as of late. After I'm driving I inspect the undercarriage to
> > >> see if I can find the source, but I'm unable to. The odor is
strongest
> > >> in the rear driver's side wheel well, and there seems to be a liquid
> > >> leak in that vicinity, as the grime I wipe off my axle and
> > >> undercarriage smells of gasoline. I've taken it to my local mechanic
> > >> (not a jeep dealer) and he was unable to find the source of any leak.
> > >> I know my nose is not lying. Anyone have any ideas?
> > >>
>
a small compartment behind the rear wheel,
passenger side. There is a black plastic cover
on the bottom. Remove this and look into the void.
You will see a few fuel lines connected to the valve.
I had to replace mine twice, they crack.
Joe
<ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1150415300.838120.117620@p79g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com...
> Cool. After reading all these I got under there again and did some
> snooping. The fuel filter looked and smelled fine, no strong odors
> there. I moved that flap and nosed around with a flashlight and it
> seems to be coming from above my fuel tank, which would indicate a
> busted gasket. So now I get to go on the adventure of fixing it. Any
> suggestions?
>
>
> reconair wrote:
> > Mike there are three potential spots on the 91 4.0L to check:
> > 1. The fuel filter input and output lines.
> > 2. The fuel tank sending unit gasket -- This was a recall item some
years
> > ago.
> > 3. The fuel fill lines.
> >
> > 1 is easy to check. Just crawl under the left rear and look up at where
the
> > fuel filter is, tucked up against the frame behind the left rear wheel.
> > Look for any wet spots or evidence of dripping on the inside of the rear
> > tire.
> >
> > 2 Can be checked by looking between the fuel tank and fuel tank skid
plate
> > just aft of the left rear wheel. If it looks wet just after a fill-up,
then
> > suspect the sending unit gasket located on the top of the tank. To
repair
> > this the gas tank skidplate and tank must be dropped and removed from
the
> > vehicle.
> >
> > 3 is checked by pulling down the mudflap at the bottom rear left corner
> > below the taillight. Use a flashlight to look up toward the fuel filler
> > lines to check for wetness and drips.
> >
> > Scott
> > "jeff" <jalowe44INVALID@hotmail.com.INVALID> wrote in message
> > news:hokkg.7207$WM4.781@trnddc01...
> > > If you live anywhere near the rust belt another possibility is the
tubes
> > > on the top of the fuel sender. My '91 recently developed a hairline
crack
> > > in the return line. Since the gas gage hasn't worked for years I went
> > > ahead and bought a Crown sender/pump for around $185.
> > >
> > >
> > > ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com wrote:
> > >> Hey all, I have a '91 Wrangler I-6 4.0 and I've been smelling fuel
> > >> vapors as of late. After I'm driving I inspect the undercarriage to
> > >> see if I can find the source, but I'm unable to. The odor is
strongest
> > >> in the rear driver's side wheel well, and there seems to be a liquid
> > >> leak in that vicinity, as the grime I wipe off my axle and
> > >> undercarriage smells of gasoline. I've taken it to my local mechanic
> > >> (not a jeep dealer) and he was unable to find the source of any leak.
> > >> I know my nose is not lying. Anyone have any ideas?
> > >>
>
#23
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Re: '91 Wrangler, Fuel odor while driving
It is most likely the gasket. Here in Phoenix I have to replace mine
every freaking two years..
Drive around untill your about empty on gas, unbolt the liscense plate
holder, unbolt the fuel filler area (whatever you call it), then pull
off the liner above the LR wheel and undo the hoses from the tank to the
fuel filler area. Next, unbolt the tank (with a jack under it) and
lower it a few inches. Unhook the fuel pump electric line and the fuel
lines and the vent lines (oh btw, were cut resestint gloves for all of
this... dont' ask). So now that all is disconnected, lower the fuel tank
all the way, and you'll see your jacked up gasket...
Go get a new gasket at the dealer (well, before you've done all
this...). Unbolt the one that is on there and pull it and the whole full
pump assembly out. Now since all that is out, get your lighter, for
light, and check the inside of the tank for debres and clean out any
rubber bits from the gasket out of the tank, oh wait... use a
flashlight, sorry... Also while your there, you know how your gas gauge
is so way off? you see that metal arm that measures gas on your fuel
pump assembly? bend it slightly straighter...
So, now... smear vasoline all over that new gasket of your's and put the
new gasket on and replace the fuel pump assembly. Oh, and see how you
have TWO outlets to the vent hoses? Cap one off... why have two places
that could leak air and cause you to fail emmisions???? Oh, and see that
smaller pipe on the tank, the one next to the filler hose? Pull that
tube out of the smaller filler hose... You now have a 20gal tank instead
of a 15, and the damn fuel fuel pump at the gas station won't keep
clicking off on you...Oh ya, while your there, take some degreaser and
clean the ---- out of everything. So now, your almost done... Raise the
tank back up within part way and re-connect the vent LINE and the fuel
pump electricity. Now raise the tank the rest of the way up..(wait I
forgot to tell you what a BITCH it is to get the skid plate around the
muffler pipe and the frame, sorry...) but anyways... raise the tank. put
one bolt on the skid plate and then get under your jeep and kick the
---- out of the other side of the skidplate to get it aligned with the
other bolts, and finish bolting it back on. Now remount your fuel
filler thingy to the jeep and then the hoses to the tank, if you can
twist your wrist in some odd damn angle to get the hose clamps back on..
replace your liscence plate holder and your done. Don't worry about
replacing the plastic liner above the wheel well. You'll be there soon
enough again.
ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com wrote:
> Cool. After reading all these I got under there again and did some
> snooping. The fuel filter looked and smelled fine, no strong odors
> there. I moved that flap and nosed around with a flashlight and it
> seems to be coming from above my fuel tank, which would indicate a
> busted gasket. So now I get to go on the adventure of fixing it. Any
> suggestions?
every freaking two years..
Drive around untill your about empty on gas, unbolt the liscense plate
holder, unbolt the fuel filler area (whatever you call it), then pull
off the liner above the LR wheel and undo the hoses from the tank to the
fuel filler area. Next, unbolt the tank (with a jack under it) and
lower it a few inches. Unhook the fuel pump electric line and the fuel
lines and the vent lines (oh btw, were cut resestint gloves for all of
this... dont' ask). So now that all is disconnected, lower the fuel tank
all the way, and you'll see your jacked up gasket...
Go get a new gasket at the dealer (well, before you've done all
this...). Unbolt the one that is on there and pull it and the whole full
pump assembly out. Now since all that is out, get your lighter, for
light, and check the inside of the tank for debres and clean out any
rubber bits from the gasket out of the tank, oh wait... use a
flashlight, sorry... Also while your there, you know how your gas gauge
is so way off? you see that metal arm that measures gas on your fuel
pump assembly? bend it slightly straighter...
So, now... smear vasoline all over that new gasket of your's and put the
new gasket on and replace the fuel pump assembly. Oh, and see how you
have TWO outlets to the vent hoses? Cap one off... why have two places
that could leak air and cause you to fail emmisions???? Oh, and see that
smaller pipe on the tank, the one next to the filler hose? Pull that
tube out of the smaller filler hose... You now have a 20gal tank instead
of a 15, and the damn fuel fuel pump at the gas station won't keep
clicking off on you...Oh ya, while your there, take some degreaser and
clean the ---- out of everything. So now, your almost done... Raise the
tank back up within part way and re-connect the vent LINE and the fuel
pump electricity. Now raise the tank the rest of the way up..(wait I
forgot to tell you what a BITCH it is to get the skid plate around the
muffler pipe and the frame, sorry...) but anyways... raise the tank. put
one bolt on the skid plate and then get under your jeep and kick the
---- out of the other side of the skidplate to get it aligned with the
other bolts, and finish bolting it back on. Now remount your fuel
filler thingy to the jeep and then the hoses to the tank, if you can
twist your wrist in some odd damn angle to get the hose clamps back on..
replace your liscence plate holder and your done. Don't worry about
replacing the plastic liner above the wheel well. You'll be there soon
enough again.
ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com wrote:
> Cool. After reading all these I got under there again and did some
> snooping. The fuel filter looked and smelled fine, no strong odors
> there. I moved that flap and nosed around with a flashlight and it
> seems to be coming from above my fuel tank, which would indicate a
> busted gasket. So now I get to go on the adventure of fixing it. Any
> suggestions?
#24
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Re: '91 Wrangler, Fuel odor while driving
It is most likely the gasket. Here in Phoenix I have to replace mine
every freaking two years..
Drive around untill your about empty on gas, unbolt the liscense plate
holder, unbolt the fuel filler area (whatever you call it), then pull
off the liner above the LR wheel and undo the hoses from the tank to the
fuel filler area. Next, unbolt the tank (with a jack under it) and
lower it a few inches. Unhook the fuel pump electric line and the fuel
lines and the vent lines (oh btw, were cut resestint gloves for all of
this... dont' ask). So now that all is disconnected, lower the fuel tank
all the way, and you'll see your jacked up gasket...
Go get a new gasket at the dealer (well, before you've done all
this...). Unbolt the one that is on there and pull it and the whole full
pump assembly out. Now since all that is out, get your lighter, for
light, and check the inside of the tank for debres and clean out any
rubber bits from the gasket out of the tank, oh wait... use a
flashlight, sorry... Also while your there, you know how your gas gauge
is so way off? you see that metal arm that measures gas on your fuel
pump assembly? bend it slightly straighter...
So, now... smear vasoline all over that new gasket of your's and put the
new gasket on and replace the fuel pump assembly. Oh, and see how you
have TWO outlets to the vent hoses? Cap one off... why have two places
that could leak air and cause you to fail emmisions???? Oh, and see that
smaller pipe on the tank, the one next to the filler hose? Pull that
tube out of the smaller filler hose... You now have a 20gal tank instead
of a 15, and the damn fuel fuel pump at the gas station won't keep
clicking off on you...Oh ya, while your there, take some degreaser and
clean the ---- out of everything. So now, your almost done... Raise the
tank back up within part way and re-connect the vent LINE and the fuel
pump electricity. Now raise the tank the rest of the way up..(wait I
forgot to tell you what a BITCH it is to get the skid plate around the
muffler pipe and the frame, sorry...) but anyways... raise the tank. put
one bolt on the skid plate and then get under your jeep and kick the
---- out of the other side of the skidplate to get it aligned with the
other bolts, and finish bolting it back on. Now remount your fuel
filler thingy to the jeep and then the hoses to the tank, if you can
twist your wrist in some odd damn angle to get the hose clamps back on..
replace your liscence plate holder and your done. Don't worry about
replacing the plastic liner above the wheel well. You'll be there soon
enough again.
ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com wrote:
> Cool. After reading all these I got under there again and did some
> snooping. The fuel filter looked and smelled fine, no strong odors
> there. I moved that flap and nosed around with a flashlight and it
> seems to be coming from above my fuel tank, which would indicate a
> busted gasket. So now I get to go on the adventure of fixing it. Any
> suggestions?
every freaking two years..
Drive around untill your about empty on gas, unbolt the liscense plate
holder, unbolt the fuel filler area (whatever you call it), then pull
off the liner above the LR wheel and undo the hoses from the tank to the
fuel filler area. Next, unbolt the tank (with a jack under it) and
lower it a few inches. Unhook the fuel pump electric line and the fuel
lines and the vent lines (oh btw, were cut resestint gloves for all of
this... dont' ask). So now that all is disconnected, lower the fuel tank
all the way, and you'll see your jacked up gasket...
Go get a new gasket at the dealer (well, before you've done all
this...). Unbolt the one that is on there and pull it and the whole full
pump assembly out. Now since all that is out, get your lighter, for
light, and check the inside of the tank for debres and clean out any
rubber bits from the gasket out of the tank, oh wait... use a
flashlight, sorry... Also while your there, you know how your gas gauge
is so way off? you see that metal arm that measures gas on your fuel
pump assembly? bend it slightly straighter...
So, now... smear vasoline all over that new gasket of your's and put the
new gasket on and replace the fuel pump assembly. Oh, and see how you
have TWO outlets to the vent hoses? Cap one off... why have two places
that could leak air and cause you to fail emmisions???? Oh, and see that
smaller pipe on the tank, the one next to the filler hose? Pull that
tube out of the smaller filler hose... You now have a 20gal tank instead
of a 15, and the damn fuel fuel pump at the gas station won't keep
clicking off on you...Oh ya, while your there, take some degreaser and
clean the ---- out of everything. So now, your almost done... Raise the
tank back up within part way and re-connect the vent LINE and the fuel
pump electricity. Now raise the tank the rest of the way up..(wait I
forgot to tell you what a BITCH it is to get the skid plate around the
muffler pipe and the frame, sorry...) but anyways... raise the tank. put
one bolt on the skid plate and then get under your jeep and kick the
---- out of the other side of the skidplate to get it aligned with the
other bolts, and finish bolting it back on. Now remount your fuel
filler thingy to the jeep and then the hoses to the tank, if you can
twist your wrist in some odd damn angle to get the hose clamps back on..
replace your liscence plate holder and your done. Don't worry about
replacing the plastic liner above the wheel well. You'll be there soon
enough again.
ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com wrote:
> Cool. After reading all these I got under there again and did some
> snooping. The fuel filter looked and smelled fine, no strong odors
> there. I moved that flap and nosed around with a flashlight and it
> seems to be coming from above my fuel tank, which would indicate a
> busted gasket. So now I get to go on the adventure of fixing it. Any
> suggestions?
#25
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Re: '91 Wrangler, Fuel odor while driving
It is most likely the gasket. Here in Phoenix I have to replace mine
every freaking two years..
Drive around untill your about empty on gas, unbolt the liscense plate
holder, unbolt the fuel filler area (whatever you call it), then pull
off the liner above the LR wheel and undo the hoses from the tank to the
fuel filler area. Next, unbolt the tank (with a jack under it) and
lower it a few inches. Unhook the fuel pump electric line and the fuel
lines and the vent lines (oh btw, were cut resestint gloves for all of
this... dont' ask). So now that all is disconnected, lower the fuel tank
all the way, and you'll see your jacked up gasket...
Go get a new gasket at the dealer (well, before you've done all
this...). Unbolt the one that is on there and pull it and the whole full
pump assembly out. Now since all that is out, get your lighter, for
light, and check the inside of the tank for debres and clean out any
rubber bits from the gasket out of the tank, oh wait... use a
flashlight, sorry... Also while your there, you know how your gas gauge
is so way off? you see that metal arm that measures gas on your fuel
pump assembly? bend it slightly straighter...
So, now... smear vasoline all over that new gasket of your's and put the
new gasket on and replace the fuel pump assembly. Oh, and see how you
have TWO outlets to the vent hoses? Cap one off... why have two places
that could leak air and cause you to fail emmisions???? Oh, and see that
smaller pipe on the tank, the one next to the filler hose? Pull that
tube out of the smaller filler hose... You now have a 20gal tank instead
of a 15, and the damn fuel fuel pump at the gas station won't keep
clicking off on you...Oh ya, while your there, take some degreaser and
clean the ---- out of everything. So now, your almost done... Raise the
tank back up within part way and re-connect the vent LINE and the fuel
pump electricity. Now raise the tank the rest of the way up..(wait I
forgot to tell you what a BITCH it is to get the skid plate around the
muffler pipe and the frame, sorry...) but anyways... raise the tank. put
one bolt on the skid plate and then get under your jeep and kick the
---- out of the other side of the skidplate to get it aligned with the
other bolts, and finish bolting it back on. Now remount your fuel
filler thingy to the jeep and then the hoses to the tank, if you can
twist your wrist in some odd damn angle to get the hose clamps back on..
replace your liscence plate holder and your done. Don't worry about
replacing the plastic liner above the wheel well. You'll be there soon
enough again.
ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com wrote:
> Cool. After reading all these I got under there again and did some
> snooping. The fuel filter looked and smelled fine, no strong odors
> there. I moved that flap and nosed around with a flashlight and it
> seems to be coming from above my fuel tank, which would indicate a
> busted gasket. So now I get to go on the adventure of fixing it. Any
> suggestions?
every freaking two years..
Drive around untill your about empty on gas, unbolt the liscense plate
holder, unbolt the fuel filler area (whatever you call it), then pull
off the liner above the LR wheel and undo the hoses from the tank to the
fuel filler area. Next, unbolt the tank (with a jack under it) and
lower it a few inches. Unhook the fuel pump electric line and the fuel
lines and the vent lines (oh btw, were cut resestint gloves for all of
this... dont' ask). So now that all is disconnected, lower the fuel tank
all the way, and you'll see your jacked up gasket...
Go get a new gasket at the dealer (well, before you've done all
this...). Unbolt the one that is on there and pull it and the whole full
pump assembly out. Now since all that is out, get your lighter, for
light, and check the inside of the tank for debres and clean out any
rubber bits from the gasket out of the tank, oh wait... use a
flashlight, sorry... Also while your there, you know how your gas gauge
is so way off? you see that metal arm that measures gas on your fuel
pump assembly? bend it slightly straighter...
So, now... smear vasoline all over that new gasket of your's and put the
new gasket on and replace the fuel pump assembly. Oh, and see how you
have TWO outlets to the vent hoses? Cap one off... why have two places
that could leak air and cause you to fail emmisions???? Oh, and see that
smaller pipe on the tank, the one next to the filler hose? Pull that
tube out of the smaller filler hose... You now have a 20gal tank instead
of a 15, and the damn fuel fuel pump at the gas station won't keep
clicking off on you...Oh ya, while your there, take some degreaser and
clean the ---- out of everything. So now, your almost done... Raise the
tank back up within part way and re-connect the vent LINE and the fuel
pump electricity. Now raise the tank the rest of the way up..(wait I
forgot to tell you what a BITCH it is to get the skid plate around the
muffler pipe and the frame, sorry...) but anyways... raise the tank. put
one bolt on the skid plate and then get under your jeep and kick the
---- out of the other side of the skidplate to get it aligned with the
other bolts, and finish bolting it back on. Now remount your fuel
filler thingy to the jeep and then the hoses to the tank, if you can
twist your wrist in some odd damn angle to get the hose clamps back on..
replace your liscence plate holder and your done. Don't worry about
replacing the plastic liner above the wheel well. You'll be there soon
enough again.
ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com wrote:
> Cool. After reading all these I got under there again and did some
> snooping. The fuel filter looked and smelled fine, no strong odors
> there. I moved that flap and nosed around with a flashlight and it
> seems to be coming from above my fuel tank, which would indicate a
> busted gasket. So now I get to go on the adventure of fixing it. Any
> suggestions?
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ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com wrote:
> Cool. After reading all these I got under there again and did some
> snooping. The fuel filter looked and smelled fine, no strong odors
> there. I moved that flap and nosed around with a flashlight and it
> seems to be coming from above my fuel tank, which would indicate a
> busted gasket. So now I get to go on the adventure of fixing it. Any
> suggestions?
>
There are three bolts on the inside above the rear end and four across
the bottom of the bumper that hold the skid plate/tank combo up. If you
still have the rear exhaust hanger you may need to remove that as well
to let the tail pipe drop. Two floor jacks make it easier to jimmy the
tank back and forth to get it down and back up again. As others have
said, this is best done on an empty tank. BTW, is your's the 15 gal or
20 gal option? If you have the standard 15 gal tank now is a good time
to pull the breather line and convert it to 20 gal.
--
jeff
> Cool. After reading all these I got under there again and did some
> snooping. The fuel filter looked and smelled fine, no strong odors
> there. I moved that flap and nosed around with a flashlight and it
> seems to be coming from above my fuel tank, which would indicate a
> busted gasket. So now I get to go on the adventure of fixing it. Any
> suggestions?
>
There are three bolts on the inside above the rear end and four across
the bottom of the bumper that hold the skid plate/tank combo up. If you
still have the rear exhaust hanger you may need to remove that as well
to let the tail pipe drop. Two floor jacks make it easier to jimmy the
tank back and forth to get it down and back up again. As others have
said, this is best done on an empty tank. BTW, is your's the 15 gal or
20 gal option? If you have the standard 15 gal tank now is a good time
to pull the breather line and convert it to 20 gal.
--
jeff
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ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com wrote:
> Cool. After reading all these I got under there again and did some
> snooping. The fuel filter looked and smelled fine, no strong odors
> there. I moved that flap and nosed around with a flashlight and it
> seems to be coming from above my fuel tank, which would indicate a
> busted gasket. So now I get to go on the adventure of fixing it. Any
> suggestions?
>
There are three bolts on the inside above the rear end and four across
the bottom of the bumper that hold the skid plate/tank combo up. If you
still have the rear exhaust hanger you may need to remove that as well
to let the tail pipe drop. Two floor jacks make it easier to jimmy the
tank back and forth to get it down and back up again. As others have
said, this is best done on an empty tank. BTW, is your's the 15 gal or
20 gal option? If you have the standard 15 gal tank now is a good time
to pull the breather line and convert it to 20 gal.
--
jeff
> Cool. After reading all these I got under there again and did some
> snooping. The fuel filter looked and smelled fine, no strong odors
> there. I moved that flap and nosed around with a flashlight and it
> seems to be coming from above my fuel tank, which would indicate a
> busted gasket. So now I get to go on the adventure of fixing it. Any
> suggestions?
>
There are three bolts on the inside above the rear end and four across
the bottom of the bumper that hold the skid plate/tank combo up. If you
still have the rear exhaust hanger you may need to remove that as well
to let the tail pipe drop. Two floor jacks make it easier to jimmy the
tank back and forth to get it down and back up again. As others have
said, this is best done on an empty tank. BTW, is your's the 15 gal or
20 gal option? If you have the standard 15 gal tank now is a good time
to pull the breather line and convert it to 20 gal.
--
jeff
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ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com wrote:
> Cool. After reading all these I got under there again and did some
> snooping. The fuel filter looked and smelled fine, no strong odors
> there. I moved that flap and nosed around with a flashlight and it
> seems to be coming from above my fuel tank, which would indicate a
> busted gasket. So now I get to go on the adventure of fixing it. Any
> suggestions?
>
There are three bolts on the inside above the rear end and four across
the bottom of the bumper that hold the skid plate/tank combo up. If you
still have the rear exhaust hanger you may need to remove that as well
to let the tail pipe drop. Two floor jacks make it easier to jimmy the
tank back and forth to get it down and back up again. As others have
said, this is best done on an empty tank. BTW, is your's the 15 gal or
20 gal option? If you have the standard 15 gal tank now is a good time
to pull the breather line and convert it to 20 gal.
--
jeff
> Cool. After reading all these I got under there again and did some
> snooping. The fuel filter looked and smelled fine, no strong odors
> there. I moved that flap and nosed around with a flashlight and it
> seems to be coming from above my fuel tank, which would indicate a
> busted gasket. So now I get to go on the adventure of fixing it. Any
> suggestions?
>
There are three bolts on the inside above the rear end and four across
the bottom of the bumper that hold the skid plate/tank combo up. If you
still have the rear exhaust hanger you may need to remove that as well
to let the tail pipe drop. Two floor jacks make it easier to jimmy the
tank back and forth to get it down and back up again. As others have
said, this is best done on an empty tank. BTW, is your's the 15 gal or
20 gal option? If you have the standard 15 gal tank now is a good time
to pull the breather line and convert it to 20 gal.
--
jeff
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jeff wrote:
>
> ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com wrote:
> > Cool. After reading all these I got under there again and did some
> > snooping. The fuel filter looked and smelled fine, no strong odors
> > there. I moved that flap and nosed around with a flashlight and it
> > seems to be coming from above my fuel tank, which would indicate a
> > busted gasket. So now I get to go on the adventure of fixing it. Any
> > suggestions?
> >
>
> There are three bolts on the inside above the rear end and four across
> the bottom of the bumper that hold the skid plate/tank combo up. If you
> still have the rear exhaust hanger you may need to remove that as well
> to let the tail pipe drop. Two floor jacks make it easier to jimmy the
> tank back and forth to get it down and back up again. As others have
> said, this is best done on an empty tank. BTW, is your's the 15 gal or
> 20 gal option? If you have the standard 15 gal tank now is a good time
> to pull the breather line and convert it to 20 gal.
>
> --
> jeff
Here is a link on doing the gas tank mod while it's open:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/fuel/15to20gal/
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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>
> ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com wrote:
> > Cool. After reading all these I got under there again and did some
> > snooping. The fuel filter looked and smelled fine, no strong odors
> > there. I moved that flap and nosed around with a flashlight and it
> > seems to be coming from above my fuel tank, which would indicate a
> > busted gasket. So now I get to go on the adventure of fixing it. Any
> > suggestions?
> >
>
> There are three bolts on the inside above the rear end and four across
> the bottom of the bumper that hold the skid plate/tank combo up. If you
> still have the rear exhaust hanger you may need to remove that as well
> to let the tail pipe drop. Two floor jacks make it easier to jimmy the
> tank back and forth to get it down and back up again. As others have
> said, this is best done on an empty tank. BTW, is your's the 15 gal or
> 20 gal option? If you have the standard 15 gal tank now is a good time
> to pull the breather line and convert it to 20 gal.
>
> --
> jeff
Here is a link on doing the gas tank mod while it's open:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/fuel/15to20gal/
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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jeff wrote:
>
> ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com wrote:
> > Cool. After reading all these I got under there again and did some
> > snooping. The fuel filter looked and smelled fine, no strong odors
> > there. I moved that flap and nosed around with a flashlight and it
> > seems to be coming from above my fuel tank, which would indicate a
> > busted gasket. So now I get to go on the adventure of fixing it. Any
> > suggestions?
> >
>
> There are three bolts on the inside above the rear end and four across
> the bottom of the bumper that hold the skid plate/tank combo up. If you
> still have the rear exhaust hanger you may need to remove that as well
> to let the tail pipe drop. Two floor jacks make it easier to jimmy the
> tank back and forth to get it down and back up again. As others have
> said, this is best done on an empty tank. BTW, is your's the 15 gal or
> 20 gal option? If you have the standard 15 gal tank now is a good time
> to pull the breather line and convert it to 20 gal.
>
> --
> jeff
Here is a link on doing the gas tank mod while it's open:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/fuel/15to20gal/
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
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>
> ryan.a.jamieson@gmail.com wrote:
> > Cool. After reading all these I got under there again and did some
> > snooping. The fuel filter looked and smelled fine, no strong odors
> > there. I moved that flap and nosed around with a flashlight and it
> > seems to be coming from above my fuel tank, which would indicate a
> > busted gasket. So now I get to go on the adventure of fixing it. Any
> > suggestions?
> >
>
> There are three bolts on the inside above the rear end and four across
> the bottom of the bumper that hold the skid plate/tank combo up. If you
> still have the rear exhaust hanger you may need to remove that as well
> to let the tail pipe drop. Two floor jacks make it easier to jimmy the
> tank back and forth to get it down and back up again. As others have
> said, this is best done on an empty tank. BTW, is your's the 15 gal or
> 20 gal option? If you have the standard 15 gal tank now is a good time
> to pull the breather line and convert it to 20 gal.
>
> --
> jeff
Here is a link on doing the gas tank mod while it's open:
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/fuel/15to20gal/
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)