punk187

Hi all!
Been trying to ressurect a Jeep for a toy. 93 XJ-Sport inline-6 4.0HO Manual Trans. like the title says, but also has a rebuilt 98 engine installed runs great. Im no Jeep mechanic but I am on my way with all the TLC my Jeep needs.

1st problem : The Death Wobble!! SOLVED BY CHEROKEE FORUM (awesome forum btw, kudos);
Thanks to this forum, I read through posts and replaced tie rod ends, trackbar, swaybar endlinks, steering stabilizer shox etc. Works great minimal death wobble now.

2nd problem : Didn't wanna start xmas eve. Solved ;
Thanks to this forum helped me pinpoint main suspects, fuel pump, ignition coil, ignition switch.
Problem ended up being the ignition switch but replaced all said parts due to lack of maintenance by previous owner.

3rd Problem : Fuel pump, Heres my problem;
Installed new parts. Fuel pump didnt wanna go back into the fuel tank. Me and a buddy rigged the locking ring in place with a hammer and a flat head. Took both of us to hold it in place. In order to put the lock ring back on it must be flat and snug. (shouldn't it go in easy though?) After we got it in place it didn't seem right, it's not flat like its supposed to be. I turned the key, filled with gasoline, then it leaked about $5 of gas within minutes. Now I have it held together with duct tape for a temp fix to keep the gasoline from spewing out. Should I replace lock ring or gas tank? I need some expert advice on this lol.

4th problem : Shifting;
Grinding into gears
Shifting into reverse especially. Grinds REALLY loud even scares people near me in parking lots. Also have to damn near fight it into first gear. My friend suggest syncros need replacing. Any Ideas, suggestions would help n u would be my hero.

Punk187

ps I lost my post virginity to cherokee forum finally! sorry so long.