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.

Why would injector #6 keep clogging?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 12, 2019 | 10:55 AM
  #1  
Djbtraxxas's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: Pennsylvania
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default Why would injector #6 keep clogging?

So I have a slight misfire on cylinder 6. i narrowed it down to the fuel injector getting clogged. I grabbed like 20 from the junk yard and keep replacing them whenever they go bad. They usualy last for about 100-150 miles or so before clogging. I've replaced the fuel filter. I've never had any other issues with any other injector besides #6. Has anybody else had this problem?
Reply
Old Jul 12, 2019 | 11:32 AM
  #2  
Cummins93's Avatar
CF Veteran
10 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,203
Likes: 154
From: Northern CT
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Turbo 4.0
Default

If you swap a clogged 6th injector to #1 does the misfire follow the injector? Have you taken the rail off with injectors intact turned it tips up turn the engine over?
Reply
Old Jul 12, 2019 | 11:49 AM
  #3  
Djbtraxxas's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: Pennsylvania
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by Cummins93
If you swap a clogged 6th injector to #1 does the misfire follow the injector? Have you taken the rail off with injectors intact turned it tips up turn the engine over?
I havent swapped the injector to another location yet but I will do that as soon as I get home. And fuel is still getting through it because the engine runs pretty much normal. When I unplug the injector then it runs like trash
Reply
Old Jul 12, 2019 | 12:21 PM
  #4  
dave1123's Avatar
Old fart with a wrench
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 14,398
Likes: 740
From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY
Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo
Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Default

It's possible somehow the fuel rail got contaminated fuel in it and all the junk washed down the the last injector in the rail. OR the rail is rusty inside with the same result. I'd swap the rail.
Reply
Old Jul 15, 2019 | 09:29 AM
  #5  
Red1992XJ's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 802
Likes: 140
From: NJ
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by dave1123
It's possible somehow the fuel rail got contaminated fuel in it and all the junk washed down the the last injector in the rail. OR the rail is rusty inside with the same result. I'd swap the rail.
This is definitely a possibility. Consider swapping the injectors around like mentioned before, but a new rail would make sure this problem is fixed. Also, look into cleaning the injectors. It may not be necessary, but it couldn't hurt.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Noah Wallace
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
0
Oct 14, 2017 01:24 PM
Indian Outlaw
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
7
Jun 24, 2010 09:17 PM
metoo
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
8
Apr 28, 2010 07:26 PM
itsanxjthing
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
17
Feb 3, 2010 11:21 PM

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



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:05 AM.