1987 cherokee
01-21-2013, 09:13 AM
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1987 cherokee
Please help I have a 1987 cherokee that has a fuel leak on the fuel line end of the guick disconnect.Im told that they have discontinue selling the fuel line so not sure what to do hoping someone can help.Thanks
01-21-2013, 11:22 AM
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Year: 1987
Model: Wagoneer
Engine: 4.0
Are you talking about the firewall end of the fuel rail?
Looks like this?
If you look about halfway down this page, they have "Fuel & Cooler Line Quick Connector Repair Kit Cherokee & Comanche 1987-1996"
looks like this.
Looks like this?
If you look about halfway down this page, they have "Fuel & Cooler Line Quick Connector Repair Kit Cherokee & Comanche 1987-1996"
looks like this.
01-22-2013, 10:49 PM
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Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
you can get the clip portion from the help section at the parts store. It's a GM part, and comes on a length of tubing. Should be about 19 dollars-ish.
My fix was to cut off the bad fitting and slide about 6 inches worth of the tube with the new fitting down the existing fuel line. Then I used racing fuel clamps to secure it. Did this five years ago and it works fine with no leaks.
Put some lithium grease on the fuel rail nipple to avoid tearing the O-ring inside the clip.
My fix was to cut off the bad fitting and slide about 6 inches worth of the tube with the new fitting down the existing fuel line. Then I used racing fuel clamps to secure it. Did this five years ago and it works fine with no leaks.
Put some lithium grease on the fuel rail nipple to avoid tearing the O-ring inside the clip.
01-22-2013, 11:27 PM
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Who is "they"? I can't believe that the local auto parts store couldn't help you with that.
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01-27-2013, 07:57 PM
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Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Some of the parts found on our Cherokees' are GM parts, what may be discontinued at chrysler will most likely be available from GM.
01-27-2013, 09:45 PM
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Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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There's a repair kit for the fitting. 2 o-rings and a spacer.
01-28-2013, 02:00 AM
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It looks like he's (or she's?) leaking at the crimp, not at the quick-disconnect. I have no idea where that line converts to a hardline but it certainly must be available from someone. You could have one made, if necessary.
01-28-2013, 07:43 PM
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you can get the clip portion from the help section at the parts store. It's a GM part, and comes on a length of tubing. Should be about 19 dollars-ish.
My fix was to cut off the bad fitting and slide about 6 inches worth of the tube with the new fitting down the existing fuel line. Then I used racing fuel clamps to secure it. Did this five years ago and it works fine with no leaks.
Put some lithium grease on the fuel rail nipple to avoid tearing the O-ring inside the clip.
My fix was to cut off the bad fitting and slide about 6 inches worth of the tube with the new fitting down the existing fuel line. Then I used racing fuel clamps to secure it. Did this five years ago and it works fine with no leaks.
Put some lithium grease on the fuel rail nipple to avoid tearing the O-ring inside the clip.
