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Old 01-02-2017, 11:14 AM
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2000 XJ 4.0 auto

Where you can you buy replacement fuel lines (hard lines)? I need to replace the one that connects the main fuel line coming from the tank to the rail itself. There's a small bracket that holds the fuel rail to the side of the intake manifold and mine sprung a leak right there at the bracket. I temporarily cut the line in half and slid some rubber injection hose over it with 2 clamps, but don't want to leave it like that.

I might also need to replace a rusty fuel vent tube back by the vapor canister, but I think for that I can just make my own (no quick disconnects, just rubber hose on both ends).
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here>>>>http://www.factorychryslerparts.com/...kee-parts.html
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Thinking this would be an easier option.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/le...nt-fix-170244/
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Thanks guys, upon researching further apparently this is a pretty common problem. Everyone seems to agree that replacing it with rubber hose (like in Ralph's link) is acceptable. I basically did the same thing but only replaced a section of the hard line vs. the whole thing.

It looks like for an OEM replacement it's $70-80, doubt it's worth it.
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I wouldn't use OEM anyway. If I were going to replace hard line (fuel, transmission, or brake) I would use cupronickel and make it myself.

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