what should i do

jeepnleo · 09-09-2009, 02:41 PM

Ok so what should I do or what would you do?

Ok so my jeep is having issues running.

My fuel pressure is 11psi to low. I am pretty sure its my fuel pump.
I denteds my tank and I am sure it messed up the pump.

I also had to replace my CPS.

So for a new tank and pump I will spend about 360 in parts.

If I replace the injectors I am in for another 360.

So total in parts to fix whole fuel system about 720.

I don't have 720 rolling around, nor do I have the time to fix this at least till december, since I am going on a short 2 month deployment in october.

So here is what is running through my mind.

Part out jeep.
Sliders
Lift
Wheels and tires
Partially finished front bumper
Then all stock stuff.

Or sell jeep as is

Or wait till about jan time frame and start the process to fix everything, sinking more money in hopes to get the xj going. Then I will have a good running xj for a while.

Or fix the jeep, then sell it.

I never honestly though that an xj would be my offroading rig. I am more into wranglers and at one point in time I plan to have a wrangler again.

i really dont want to get rid of the xj unless i knew that within a month or so i could afford a wrangler.

so i am not sure what to do.

ol"blue · 09-09-2009, 02:53 PM

Did you look into the possibility of picking up the parts to fix it from the JY?

jeepnleo · 09-09-2009, 03:19 PM

yes 85 for a tank here in town. so that will save me some cash.

BuckB91XJ · 09-09-2009, 04:35 PM

Was the $85 a quote from Christian's or Oak Harbor Auto Wrecking....I ask only because OHAW is a bunch of crooks.

jeepnleo · 09-09-2009, 11:18 PM

OHAW...christians say they punch holes through there tanks

esms06 · 09-10-2009, 12:42 AM

I know how you feel. need to change out the brakes all around. including calipers and front and rear right axle seals just dumped did a tune up and got the diagnostics for the emissions from a shop. And i'm in the navy. I'm leaving for two months coming back and gone two months to the other side of the country. but i'm just doing as much as I can with the time and money i do have. I let my first XJ go. BIG Mistake. I really regretted but i plan on getting on getting another car once i'm done paying off my wifes. So the xj will not be my daily driver. If you rather go with the wrangler I would try parting it out. or selling it whole depending how much your looking for it. There are alot of cheap XJs out there. i know I paid 800 for mine. Including the lift tires and rims. I think you might have better luck parting it out. and if you do let me know. I'd like the sliders and the grill. thanks

1987XJ · 09-10-2009, 01:42 PM

i wouldnt part it out or get rid of it, i almost got rid of mine when i couldnt get it running, ended up needing a new fuel pump havent had truble since

BuckB91XJ · 09-10-2009, 01:52 PM

You already have a ton of cash and time put into your current rig. It really wouldn't make much since to start over with another used rig that the PO most likely beat the crap out of. Fix what is wrong with yours. You learn your rig as you fix it and build it. That way when out on the trail in the middel of BFE, you can fix it yourself. That is the HUGE advantage of built over bought. You can fix it, Leo. We will help you.

The problem right now as your rig sits is a dented gastank and a bad fuel pump. I would drop the tank, remove the old fuel pump, knock the dent out of the tank and install a new fuel pump. That is all you REALLY need to do. So, the only money spent should be on a new fuel pump and fuel filter. You should always replace the filter when replacing the fuel pump. A filter for your rig is only like 6 bucks at Autozone.

jeepnleo · 09-10-2009, 05:23 PM

Never thought of just poping out the dent.

I will fix it for sure. I won't have time till mid december. I am busy till I deploy in october. I will be back by mid december

jeepnleo · 09-10-2009, 05:23 PM

Never thought of just poping out the dent.

I will fix it for sure. I won't have time till mid december. I am busy till I deploy in october. I will be back by mid december

fantic238 · 09-10-2009, 05:29 PM

Unplug the vacuum line from the press regulator on the rail and close it, this should give you a little more fuel pressure for the moment.

fantic238 · 09-10-2009, 05:33 PM

If you had more time i would give you some more hints/upgrades for the entire fuel system, i recently replaced and upgraded everything for less than 250.

MISFITXJ · 09-11-2009, 08:08 AM

well here is my 2 cents worth, keep it . do you live out in bremerton? you could call geroge the jeep and see if he has some parts, i am sure of it. anyway i will be going to drill in bremerton startin in october for a while if need be i could pick up parts on this side for you. anyway if i were you i would keep the xj.

09-09-2009, 02:41 PM	#1
jeepnleo Seasoned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 356 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Transmission: 4.0l Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: stock Lift Specifications: stock Misc Accessories: custom intake	what should i do Ok so what should I do or what would you do? Ok so my jeep is having issues running. My fuel pressure is 11psi to low. I am pretty sure its my fuel pump. I denteds my tank and I am sure it messed up the pump. I also had to replace my CPS. So for a new tank and pump I will spend about 360 in parts. If I replace the injectors I am in for another 360. So total in parts to fix whole fuel system about 720. I don't have 720 rolling around, nor do I have the time to fix this at least till december, since I am going on a short 2 month deployment in october. So here is what is running through my mind. Part out jeep. Sliders Lift Wheels and tires Partially finished front bumper Then all stock stuff. Or sell jeep as is Or wait till about jan time frame and start the process to fix everything, sinking more money in hopes to get the xj going. Then I will have a good running xj for a while. Or fix the jeep, then sell it. I never honestly though that an xj would be my offroading rig. I am more into wranglers and at one point in time I plan to have a wrangler again. i really dont want to get rid of the xj unless i knew that within a month or so i could afford a wrangler. so i am not sure what to do. __________________ 1990 sport 4.0l d30 d35 np231 3inch lift(spacers and AAL maybe procomp,31x10.5 dunlop mud rovers,trimmed fenders, rough country rock sliders http://www.flickr.com/photos/onsightphotography/ Last edited by jeepnleo; 09-09-2009 at 02:49 PM..

09-09-2009, 02:53 PM	#2
ol"blue CF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dandridge Tennessee Posts: 13,970 My Photos 1997 & 2004 Grand Cherokee Year: 1997 & 2004 Model: Grand Cherokee Engine: 5.2 V8 ; 4.7 V8 Transmission: 4 spd Auto.; 5 spd. Auto Transfer Case: Both Have Full-Time 4WD Front Axle: D30 w/3.73 gear Rear Axle: D44 w/3.73 gear Tires: 245x70x16 Lift Specifications: 97 Orvis Fact. Up Country Misc Accessories: Both have HD Cooling Systems & Tow Packages, '97 has Fact. Skid Plates	Did you look into the possibility of picking up the parts to fix it from the JY? __________________ '97 Grand Cherokee Limited Orvis Up Country 5.2, 4X4 '04 Grand Cherokee SE 4.7, 4X4 '04 Saturn Vue 250 WHP V-6 AWD '85 Dodge Omni GLHTurbo T-2 282 WHP '86 Dodge Omni GLHTurbo T-2 397 WHP If you're not breaking parts you're not making enough power!!! "I NEED MORE TRACTION, NOT MORE BOOST" http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/s...r54_2048_0.gif

09-09-2009, 03:19 PM	#3
jeepnleo Seasoned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 356 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Transmission: 4.0l Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: stock Lift Specifications: stock Misc Accessories: custom intake	yes 85 for a tank here in town. so that will save me some cash. __________________ 1990 sport 4.0l d30 d35 np231 3inch lift(spacers and AAL maybe procomp,31x10.5 dunlop mud rovers,trimmed fenders, rough country rock sliders http://www.flickr.com/photos/onsightphotography/

09-09-2009, 04:35 PM	#4
BuckB91XJ ::CF Moderator:: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Harbor, WA. Posts: 3,880 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Year: 1991 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 liter H.O. I-6, HB Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator Transmission: AW-4 Auto Tranny HB 1st gear lock Transfer Case: NP 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker, Rusty's SB Quick Discos, ZJ Tie Rod, 95+ axle shafts Rear Axle: Dana 44 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker Tires: 33x12.50x15 Maxxis Big Horns Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rusty's Kit, 1.5" Daystar Spacer/Shackle Rough Country X-Flex Upper and Lower Control Arms Misc Accessories: ORF Bumper, XRC8000 winch, JCR Rock Sliders, Rear tire carrier and skid plates from doner XJ	Was the $85 a quote from Christian's or Oak Harbor Auto Wrecking....I ask only because OHAW is a bunch of crooks. __________________ Brian Buchanan - US Navy CPO 91 XJ 87 XJ 06 KJ

09-09-2009, 11:18 PM	#5
jeepnleo Seasoned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 356 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Transmission: 4.0l Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: stock Lift Specifications: stock Misc Accessories: custom intake	OHAW...christians say they punch holes through there tanks __________________ 1990 sport 4.0l d30 d35 np231 3inch lift(spacers and AAL maybe procomp,31x10.5 dunlop mud rovers,trimmed fenders, rough country rock sliders http://www.flickr.com/photos/onsightphotography/

09-10-2009, 12:42 AM	#6
esms06 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 45 My Photos	I feel your pain I know how you feel. need to change out the brakes all around. including calipers and front and rear right axle seals just dumped did a tune up and got the diagnostics for the emissions from a shop. And i'm in the navy. I'm leaving for two months coming back and gone two months to the other side of the country. but i'm just doing as much as I can with the time and money i do have. I let my first XJ go. BIG Mistake. I really regretted but i plan on getting on getting another car once i'm done paying off my wifes. So the xj will not be my daily driver. If you rather go with the wrangler I would try parting it out. or selling it whole depending how much your looking for it. There are alot of cheap XJs out there. i know I paid 800 for mine. Including the lift tires and rims. I think you might have better luck parting it out. and if you do let me know. I'd like the sliders and the grill. thanks

09-10-2009, 01:42 PM	#7
1987XJ Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Harbor, Wa Posts: 207 My Photos 1987 Cherokee Year: 1987 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Renix Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: Dana 30 with 4.56 yukon gears Rear Axle: Chrysler 8.25 with 4.56 yukon gears Tires: 33x12.50x15 Maxxis Bighorns Lift Specifications: 6.5 inch Rough Country Misc Accessories: CB, JCR rock sliders	i wouldnt part it out or get rid of it, i almost got rid of mine when i couldnt get it running, ended up needing a new fuel pump havent had truble since

09-10-2009, 01:52 PM	#8
BuckB91XJ ::CF Moderator:: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oak Harbor, WA. Posts: 3,880 My Photos 1991 Cherokee Year: 1991 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 liter H.O. I-6, HB Cold Air Intake, 2.5 FM Exhaust, 3 Core Radiator Transmission: AW-4 Auto Tranny HB 1st gear lock Transfer Case: NP 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker, Rusty's SB Quick Discos, ZJ Tie Rod, 95+ axle shafts Rear Axle: Dana 44 4.56 gears, Aussie Locker Tires: 33x12.50x15 Maxxis Big Horns Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rusty's Kit, 1.5" Daystar Spacer/Shackle Rough Country X-Flex Upper and Lower Control Arms Misc Accessories: ORF Bumper, XRC8000 winch, JCR Rock Sliders, Rear tire carrier and skid plates from doner XJ	You already have a ton of cash and time put into your current rig. It really wouldn't make much since to start over with another used rig that the PO most likely beat the crap out of. Fix what is wrong with yours. You learn your rig as you fix it and build it. That way when out on the trail in the middel of BFE, you can fix it yourself. That is the HUGE advantage of built over bought. You can fix it, Leo. We will help you.The problem right now as your rig sits is a dented gastank and a bad fuel pump. I would drop the tank, remove the old fuel pump, knock the dent out of the tank and install a new fuel pump. That is all you REALLY need to do. So, the only money spent should be on a new fuel pump and fuel filter. You should always replace the filter when replacing the fuel pump. A filter for your rig is only like 6 bucks at Autozone. __________________ Brian Buchanan - US Navy CPO 91 XJ 87 XJ 06 KJ

09-10-2009, 05:23 PM	#9
jeepnleo Seasoned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 356 My Photos 1990 Cherokee Year: 1990 Model: Cherokee Transmission: 4.0l Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: d35 Tires: stock Lift Specifications: stock Misc Accessories: custom intake	Never thought of just poping out the dent. I will fix it for sure. I won't have time till mid december. I am busy till I deploy in october. I will be back by mid december __________________ 1990 sport 4.0l d30 d35 np231 3inch lift(spacers and AAL maybe procomp,31x10.5 dunlop mud rovers,trimmed fenders, rough country rock sliders http://www.flickr.com/photos/onsightphotography/

09-10-2009, 05:29 PM	#11
fantic238 CF provocator Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,444 My Photos 1988 limited Cherokee Year: 1988 limited Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 litre Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: np242 Front Axle: dana30 high pinion Rear Axle: dana35 non c-clip limited slip diff Tires: 31x10.50 yokohama super digger Lift Specifications: 3.5 in rough country Misc Accessories: audi A6 electric fans, gibson 3in stainless steel exhaust, tank & tc skid plate, light bar, propane	Unplug the vacuum line from the press regulator on the rail and close it, this should give you a little more fuel pressure for the moment. __________________ Memento audere semper "god said rock and then came ledZeppelin" For CAD geeks here: http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/how...-bumper-27077/

09-10-2009, 05:33 PM	#12
fantic238 CF provocator Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,444 My Photos 1988 limited Cherokee Year: 1988 limited Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 litre Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: np242 Front Axle: dana30 high pinion Rear Axle: dana35 non c-clip limited slip diff Tires: 31x10.50 yokohama super digger Lift Specifications: 3.5 in rough country Misc Accessories: audi A6 electric fans, gibson 3in stainless steel exhaust, tank & tc skid plate, light bar, propane	If you had more time i would give you some more hints/upgrades for the entire fuel system, i recently replaced and upgraded everything for less than 250. __________________ Memento audere semper "god said rock and then came ledZeppelin" For CAD geeks here: http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/how...-bumper-27077/

09-11-2009, 08:08 AM	#13
MISFITXJ Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 152 My Photos 91 Cherokee Year: 91 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: ax 15 Transfer Case: np 231 Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: 8.25 29 spline Tires: 33x10.50 Lift Specifications: 5.5	well here is my 2 cents worth, keep it . do you live out in bremerton? you could call geroge the jeep and see if he has some parts, i am sure of it. anyway i will be going to drill in bremerton startin in october for a while if need be i could pick up parts on this side for you. anyway if i were you i would keep the xj. __________________ MOSTLYOLDPARTSANDRUST JUSTEXPECTEXPENSIVEPARTS

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