Fuel filter problems
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From: Ely, nv 89301
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
You mentioned you just filled it. If you drop the tank and if still full you need to get down to at least 1/4 tank for the weight. How you get rid of 3/4 tank depends on how you want to do it. Check the seal and see if it was installed incorrectly if replaced. Bleeping J has a good video on this and says you can do it tank installed but a PITA. How to remove a fuel pump.
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From: Sugar Land, TEXAS
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 165,00 Miles
if it was replaced and pinched it is toast. You can buy the replacement. You might consider replacing the pump too since you are in there. However, if the PO replaced the pump and pinched the seal you may not need it. Ask him if you can.
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From: Ely, nv 89301
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Well I know the pump was replaced a couple months ago
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If I need a new seal do I just get it at napa
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You have to drop the tank on a 97-01 to remove the pump. The 96 and older have the pump on the front side of the tank.
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Yeah that's the stupid part ugh gonna suck, but I have been driving it around trying to get that gas down and I notice that when I up hills or park on hills some gas comes out but not much, so I hope this seal and it being screwed on correctly will stop it
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A cap screws on the tank and the seal does not screw on. The seal lays on the tank. I suggest you look at the video I mentioned, if you haven't, and you will see how easy it is to pinch that seal and it will prevent you from doing it also. The PO probably never knew he did it.
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From: Ely, nv 89301
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A cap screws on the tank and the seal does not screw on. The seal lays on the tank. I suggest you look at the video I mentioned, if you haven't, and you will see how easy it is to pinch that seal and it will prevent you from doing it also. The PO probably never knew he did it.
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