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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 02:56 AM
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Can someone please give me advise on were to purchase a Fuel Injector Rail Assembly for a 1989 Jeep Cherokee?

I just started up my jeep today, smelled fuel, and then opened the hood and saw that gas was spraying out from the Fuel Injector Rail Assembly.

So now, I am looking to purchase this rail immediately and replace it so I can drive my jeep again.

Also how hard is this rail to replace and do I need to replace the fuel injectors or any other fuel items once I see the rail start to leak?
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 03:07 AM
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I have one off of a 98 wrangler, I have no clue if they are the same?
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 03:11 AM
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from where on the rail is it leaking is it cracked or is it coming fron the regulator
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 03:43 AM
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Well it's easy to replace, not all that much involved in doing one. Your injectors should be fine, they shouldn't have to be replaced, but the injector seals, that depends, read on...
But first... Where is it leaking? Is there a way you could try a re-seal the injector tops if it's leaking from there? Is the rail cracked somewhere? The Fuel Press. Reg. AFU and leaking?
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 04:15 AM
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I'd bet dollars to donuts it's your regulator leaking.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 06:57 AM
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Two words: JB Weld

If the rail is cracked, that is.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by farmfuel
Two words: JB Weld

If the rail is cracked, that is.
Most JB weld/epoxy wont hold for fuel....that was a bad suggestion!! Good way to torch your RIG!!!
My bet is from a injector O-Ring or the Regulator.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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O-rings top of the injector's. Make sure to use o-ring grease when you put her back together.
My last two heep's suffered the same problem.

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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 98 JeepJeep
Most JB weld/epoxy wont hold for fuel....that was a bad suggestion!! Good way to torch your RIG!!!
My bet is from a injector O-Ring or the Regulator.
JB Weld will fix anything besides a broken heart; I beg to differ with the above, kindly.

On my F350, JB Weld is currently sealing two leaks in my fuel filter headder. I did it two years ago, and no leaks to date.

I wouldn't try it if the culprit of the leaks is o-rings, plastic, etc...but if it's the metal rail that is cracked- and fuel is leaking from that crack- JB Weld WILL fix it. No doubt.
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by farmfuel
JB Weld will fix anything besides a broken heart; I beg to differ with the above, kindly.

On my F350, JB Weld is currently sealing two leaks in my fuel filter headder. I did it two years ago, and no leaks to date.

I wouldn't try it if the culprit of the leaks is o-rings, plastic, etc...but if it's the metal rail that is cracked- and fuel is leaking from that crack- JB Weld WILL fix it. No doubt.
myabe your JB weld is different from mine...ive done it twice and it hold up agaisnt diesel for a month max....then turns to gell.
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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it is probably o rings, or regulator. but if you want a whole assembly i have one off a 89 xj. let me know.
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by shagskramer
Can someone please give me advise on were to purchase a Fuel Injector Rail Assembly for a 1989 Jeep Cherokee?

I just started up my jeep today, smelled fuel, and then opened the hood and saw that gas was spraying out from the Fuel Injector Rail Assembly.

So now, I am looking to purchase this rail immediately and replace it so I can drive my jeep again.

Also how hard is this rail to replace and do I need to replace the fuel injectors or any other fuel items once I see the rail start to leak?
I have one from a 92 cherokee which should fit, PM me if interested...Joe
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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Verify exactly where your leak is coming from. I agree that it is most likely coming from a bad injector O ring or a failed regulator. I've never heard of a fuel rail breaking or cracking unless it has taken a pretty good shot from an outside force. So, replace your leaking O ring, regulator or get a fuel rail from one of the guys. Problem solved.
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 04:02 AM
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Verdict?
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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i to am having the same problems, the fuel seems to be coming out between the rail and the injector itself, i went and bought what i was told was the cure which ended up just being the o rings that seal the injectoer in the head i'm still searching for the solution, i am new working on injected systems so i have no idea of what i am doing, and the haynes manual isnt worth the paper it is wrote on, ant ideas or information on this

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