On cold starts within the first 30sec. to 1min. of driving my 98 XJ (auto,4.0) hesitates, then if I push on the gas you can hear popping in the engine compartment.This only last a few seconds then it is fine. If I let it warm up before i drive it , no problems. I have replaced plugs, wires and did the seafoam thing. Any suggestions?

 

fuel filter $12 needs to be done once a year.

 

As for the fuel filter, I did look for an inline filter and did not see any. I think I read the fuel filter is part of the fuel pump on the "98s . But I will check again. Thanks

 

The filter on my 94 is under the jeep on the frame, dont know if yours is there too but here is a pic...Tj

 

there is no fuel fliter on 97 and newer jeeps

 

Yep just went through my FSM's and found that out...Tj

 

In your opinions, would you guys say that this is a fuel issue?