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Mar 4, 2011 | 07:35 PM

#10981

bigboy813

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From: Santa Clarita,CA

Year: 2000 Sport

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6 4.0

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Originally Posted by RyXJ2000

The thing I did over the last 2 days plus working was the worst thing I've done to my XJ. Upgrading my injectors to the 784's on my '00. First the tip that connects to the fuel rail broke off on two of the old injectors and got stuck inside of the rail. Now I had to buy a whole new rail. I found out Jeep has the exclusive right to the rail and is the only manufacturer, their cost $257. So I bought it.
Secondly the electric connectors that plug into the injector have a red slider that locks them in place. All 6 broke...I should say disintegrated. I have to search for a place to buy them...
Third when attempting to install the new rail the aluminum fuel line snapped in two spots. Now I need a new fuel line...
I am stuck and don't have a clue on what to do except have it towed to a mechanic...
This ended up being a nightmare because now I'm fighting with the gf about how much of MY money I'm putting into the XJ...

God i feel your pain i broke all my locking connectors on my fuel rail
l but none of them got stuck i just had to get a screw driver to press the plastic pin.

Mar 4, 2011 | 07:46 PM

#10982

RyXJ2000

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From: Oak Park IL

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigboy813

God i feel your pain i broke all my locking connectors on my fuel rail
l but none of them got stuck i just had to get a screw driver to press the plastic pin.

The tip of the injector got stuck inside of the fuel rail. Just jammed up inside, I tried everything to get it out...

Mar 4, 2011 | 07:54 PM

#10983

C/L 98 XJ

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From: Indianapolis

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by XxXJ99xX

Good deal, Bet it rides alot better now. And I drove my 99 today and thought about the 98, sucks that NY State inspection is so much money and I dont have it.

Haven't installed yet just paid off but is in my possession now gonna get new bolts/nuts for leaf eyes n u bolts and probly LCA bolts too just wanna have every thing ready when I start installing is my dd

Mar 4, 2011 | 07:58 PM

#10984

jeepxj412

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From: Shorewood, Il

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: inline 6 4.0L

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Originally Posted by no rdplz

re-tinted my taillights (the original tint was faded) and clear coated them. Did the 3rd brake light as well and decided to add a little touch to it...

I did this as well! but for the first time. yours turned out pretty sweet, nice job!

Mar 4, 2011 | 09:31 PM

#10985

bigboy813

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From: Santa Clarita,CA

Year: 2000 Sport

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6 4.0

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Originally Posted by RyXJ2000

The tip of the injector got stuck inside of the fuel rail. Just jammed up inside, I tried everything to get it out...

Its plastic inst it? drill into it with a decent sized bit and try to get the bit wedged and pull it out usually what i do when things get stuck.

Mar 4, 2011 | 09:34 PM

#10986

no rdplz

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From: Virginia Beach by way of Michigan

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Originally Posted by jeepxj412

I did this as well! but for the first time. yours turned out pretty sweet, nice job!

Thanks!

Mar 4, 2011 | 09:34 PM

#10987

bigboy813

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From: Santa Clarita,CA

Year: 2000 Sport

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6 4.0

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Originally Posted by jeepxj412

I did this as well! but for the first time. yours turned out pretty sweet, nice job!

Hey what clear coat do you guys use the Rustoleum enamel one i use kinda jacked up the tinting so I had to do it in really light coats which still messed it up a little

Mar 4, 2011 | 09:35 PM

#10988

RyXJ2000

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From: Oak Park IL

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6

I'm suck a a-hole I didnt even think of that! WTF is wrong with me? I was too frustrated I guess

Mar 4, 2011 | 09:39 PM

#10989

bigboy813

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From: Santa Clarita,CA

Year: 2000 Sport

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6 4.0

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Originally Posted by no rdplz

Thanks!

what clearcoar brand did you use my clearcoat from rustoleum rippled my tint job.

Mar 4, 2011 | 09:40 PM

#10990

bigboy813

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From: Santa Clarita,CA

Year: 2000 Sport

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6 4.0

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Originally Posted by RyXJ2000

I'm suck a a-hole I didnt even think of that! WTF is wrong with me? I was too frustrated I guess

Lol so you gonna try it that way know cause 280 bucks for a rail is rediculous

Mar 4, 2011 | 09:54 PM

#10991

XJ_Libertad

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From: So. Calif.

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 IL6

New roof rack and 31x10.5x15 tires.

Looks like a totally new XJ! Will post pics tomorrow in the before and after thread.

Mar 4, 2011 | 10:09 PM

#10992

Dechion

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From: Southeast Wisconsin

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Finally fixed enough of the problems that it's running and legal to drive.

Now if the

DMV was open before Monday I could drive it.

Mar 4, 2011 | 10:12 PM

#10993

99cherokeexj

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From: Grand Junction, Co

Year: 99

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

finally finished putting my header on last night

Mar 4, 2011 | 10:12 PM

#10994

hmb0901

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From: E.H.T New Jersey

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

broke down

Mar 4, 2011 | 10:19 PM

#10995

Cherryokee

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From: Boston

Year: 2000

Engine: 4.7L

Pulled the inspection plate to fetch the bolt I dropped while replacing the CPS lastnight in a parking lot. Fished out the bolt and completed CPS installation. Restored everything to normal, started up (yippee) and drove home. Wow, what a noticeable difference there is between aftermarket and OEM CPS's. Mileage is back up to ~16mpg (was down as low as 11mpg with aftermarket sensor).