Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

Pin hole in fuelline under intake , thoughts on fix?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 3, 2026 | 02:06 PM
  #1  
TommyFox's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2024
Posts: 73
Likes: 10
Default Pin hole in fuelline under intake , thoughts on fix?

On my 2000 xj I am in the process of changing the fuel injectors. When I disconnected the line at the fuel rail I noticed dripping down a way on the fuel line. It has a pin hole in the line where it bolts to the intake for support. Should I get a new line. Is there a new line available? My fix is to cut it out and replaced with a rubber hose. Thank God I found this it could have been bad...


Reply
Old Apr 3, 2026 | 02:37 PM
  #2  
Ricthewrench's Avatar
Seasoned Member
Liked
 
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 453
Likes: 165
From: Ortonville, mi
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default Leak

Use efi rated line, not wiper tubing. And fuel injection line clamps. R
Reply
Old Apr 3, 2026 | 05:36 PM
  #3  
TommyFox's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2024
Posts: 73
Likes: 10
Default

Originally Posted by Ricthewrench
Use efi rated line, not wiper tubing. And fuel injection line clamps. R
I used fuel line from the parts store and ran it a good inch into the hose on both ends. I'll order those clamps .Used the standard ones for now. At least by a fluke I figured out why the car would run odd and misfire on occasion.
Reply
Old Apr 3, 2026 | 08:20 PM
  #4  
jpz's Avatar
jpz
Senior Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 523
Likes: 99
From: PA
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

I used a compression fitting on mine about 10 years ago now.
Reply
Old Apr 4, 2026 | 07:17 PM
  #5  
Corky's Avatar
Senior Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 841
Likes: 438
From: Harrisburg,Pa.
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Default

I'd be going to the boneyard to find a suitable stainless replacement instead of rubber tubing it for the long run...It's way too much pressure to take the chance there so close to the exhaust pipe...A buddy of mine rubber hosed his fuel injection lines coming up from the back and it burned the whole truck to the ground...Nothing like 45 psi and a spraying fan of fuel in the engine bay...
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
poni
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
16
Apr 18, 2023 08:02 AM
Red1998Jeep
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
4
May 14, 2018 08:44 PM
spyder1958
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
4
Jul 1, 2017 06:15 AM
johnnyseub
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
6
Jan 26, 2012 02:24 PM
mschuld1988
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
4
Dec 23, 2011 06:12 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:51 PM.