Anyone changed a gas tank sending unit in an XJ
 

Guys,
my brother and I had a bad sending unit in the gas tank of his 89 XJ.
The tank is the 20 gallon version. Well, we were able to get the ring off
by using a screwdriver to hammer on it (wrapped in rags so as to not create
a spark). After mounting the pump into the new (dealership ripoff! 188
dollars later :( ) unit from the stealership, we set out on putting it back
in. Well, I must say, once you mount the pump/pickup apparatus in place, it
is a royal bitch to get the ring back on. We tried everything. The lips on
the ring have to go under the lips on the cover itself. And, the rubber
gasket never seems to want to stay in place. I just wanted to see if anyone
has done this annoying procedure before. After spending 188 dollars on the
unit, we could have bought a gas tank (with the unit in place) from the damn
junkyard and just swapped tanks. I hate it when things don't go exactly
right. And, I'm in Arizona where it's 110 degrees to make your carwork that
much more enjoyable. :( LOL. Anyway, any tips are appreciated.
TIA
Scott Tate

89 XJ

Re: Anyone changed a gas tank sending unit in an XJ
 

to help keep the gasket/o-ring in place, i always use a couple dabs of
RTV... make sure to get the stuff that's compatible with gasoline. other
than that... yes, it's a PITA


"Jon R. Patrick" <jonrpatrick@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Sorry, can't help you with your problem,
>
> But at least it's a *dry* heat!! :):):)
> (my dad lived in Why, AZ, so I know what it's like out there)
> Jon
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> >right. And, I'm in Arizona where it's 110 degrees to make your carwork
that
> >much more enjoyable. :( LOL. Anyway, any tips are appreciated.
> > TIA
> > Scott Tate
> >
> >89 XJ
> >
>
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