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Unless it changed from '96-'98, you don't need to drop the tank. There is an access hole behind the rear diff with a locking ring on it. You tap the locking ring counter clockwise until it pops off and the pull the fuel pump/sending unit assembly out. You have to work it a little because of the fuel float but it doesn't take more than 5 mins to get it all out.
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it changed at 97 I believe...op did you take off the filler hose plate...you could maybe take that off the disconnect at filler neck and not tank...just be sure to disconnect all five connections before pulling tank: fuel filler hose, fuel filler vent hose, electric connection, fuel line, and small line that goes into gas tank on the very top...Originally Posted by CattyXJ
Unless it changed from '96-'98, you don't need to drop the tank. There is an access hole behind the rear diff with a locking ring on it. You tap the locking ring counter clockwise until it pops off and the pull the fuel pump/sending unit assembly out. You have to work it a little because of the fuel float but it doesn't take more than 5 mins to get it all out.
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Hello Webb. I contemplated the same thing (cutting a hole). But for two reasons I decided not to.
1. Just creates another spot for rust to accumulate and water to infiltrate.
2. You would need to cut a a pretty big hole, even then you're guestimating where it needs to be. Taking the fuel pump isn't as simple as it seems. You're going to need a big long screw driver and a hammer to bang on the cap that holds and seals it into place to get it out.
The process of taking out the fuel pump correctly vice cutting the hole is about the same amount of work, only one leaves you with a spot to make-shift water-proof.
If you intended to buy AirTex fuel pumps and replace them every other month then the hole would be convenient. Especially considering you have to spend time siphoning the tank depending on when it decides to fail you. THe amount of money you'll spend getting your @$$ towed though over the course of a year would more than triple the price of that fuel pump and therefore makes the idea of taking the time and effort to cut a hole pretty assinine.
Buy a brand new Bosch, install it correctly and be done with it.
1. Just creates another spot for rust to accumulate and water to infiltrate.
2. You would need to cut a a pretty big hole, even then you're guestimating where it needs to be. Taking the fuel pump isn't as simple as it seems. You're going to need a big long screw driver and a hammer to bang on the cap that holds and seals it into place to get it out.
The process of taking out the fuel pump correctly vice cutting the hole is about the same amount of work, only one leaves you with a spot to make-shift water-proof.
If you intended to buy AirTex fuel pumps and replace them every other month then the hole would be convenient. Especially considering you have to spend time siphoning the tank depending on when it decides to fail you. THe amount of money you'll spend getting your @$$ towed though over the course of a year would more than triple the price of that fuel pump and therefore makes the idea of taking the time and effort to cut a hole pretty assinine.
Buy a brand new Bosch, install it correctly and be done with it.
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That's retarded that they changed that. Guess they were trying for more revenue at the dealerships in repairs.
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Guess they were trying for more revenue at the dealerships in repairs.
2X It does make one wonder what their motivation was to ruin a good thing. you will see it repeated here over and over, if it ain't broke don't fix it. Guess they were trying for more revenue at the dealerships in repairs.
Well by moving the pump to the top of the tank, they really fixed it for their cash income.
Of course, you could "out smart" them by visiting a P-n-P and getting the old style tank and pump and install that assembly into a '98 or later. Have it your way !
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Well by moving the pump to the top of the tank, they really fixed it for their cash income.
Of course, you could "out smart" them by visiting a P-n-P and getting the old style tank and pump and install that assembly into a '98 or later. Have it your way !
G... I wonder where you got that idea..Originally Posted by webb'scherokee
2X It does make one wonder what their motivation was to ruin a good thing. you will see it repeated here over and over, if it ain't broke don't fix it. Well by moving the pump to the top of the tank, they really fixed it for their cash income.
Of course, you could "out smart" them by visiting a P-n-P and getting the old style tank and pump and install that assembly into a '98 or later. Have it your way !
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Well by moving the pump to the top of the tank, they really fixed it for their cash income.
Of course, you could "out smart" them by visiting a P-n-P and getting the old style tank and pump and install that assembly into a '98 or later. Have it your way !
Have you done the swap to the old setup with the fuel pump outside the tank? If so, any write ups on this? I have a 98 and I want to add this to my list of mods for future ease of maintenance. Originally Posted by webb'scherokee
2X It does make one wonder what their motivation was to ruin a good thing. you will see it repeated here over and over, if it ain't broke don't fix it. Well by moving the pump to the top of the tank, they really fixed it for their cash income.
Of course, you could "out smart" them by visiting a P-n-P and getting the old style tank and pump and install that assembly into a '98 or later. Have it your way !
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Have you done the swap to the old setup with the fuel pump outside the tank? If so, any write ups on this? I have a 98 and I want to add this to my list of mods for future ease of maintenance.
https://images.app.goo.gl/9HpjFQbnP1jRGZ2D6Originally Posted by ValpoXJ
Have you done the swap to the old setup with the fuel pump outside the tank? If so, any write ups on this? I have a 98 and I want to add this to my list of mods for future ease of maintenance.
The older style is still inside of the tank. It is mounted toward the front, but still on the top half of the tank. The newer style is mounted in the center of the top of the tank facing the roof/floor whereas the old style faced the front bumper.
The problem that I've had with dropping Jeep tanks is the the j-bolts break/snap. The o.e.m. replacements are $30+. I got a few from the junk yards to have in case that I need them.