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Fuel pump sending unit 2001 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 ltr

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by 2001jeep, Feb 21, 2017.

  1. Feb 21, 2017 at 7:20 AM
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    Ok I've replaced this same part probly 5times in the last 4 years. Originally I changed it because the one way check valve quit working. Wife complaining of not starting right away (2-3 cranks then starts) Then ever since it has been one continuing pain in my ass ever since. I have bought parts from auto zone, pep boys, checker, all failed in about 8-12 months. the latest has been from napa (although it lasted the longest of them all!) last time I replaced the sending unit while changing it one of the vapor lines on top of the tank cracked opened. It was still attached didn't think anything of it. Replaced sending unit then reinstalled tank 2 months later check engin light come on (you guessed it) emissions fault I forget the exact fault but basically I put it off until I had to smog check the thing well I dropped the tank fixed the lines then wouldnt you know it the one way check valve quit working imidiately after!!! So for the past year we have just been putting up with it. 2-3 cranks to start.... well now it takes 5-6 cranks to start. Finally breaking down to replace it but looking for recommendations for part replacement also why do these check valves fail so readily?
    I've just about had it with this B.S. Any help or suggestions are appreciated.
     
    2001jeep, Feb 21, 2017
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  2. Feb 21, 2017 at 11:52 AM
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    Fuel injection systems should stay pressurized after the motor is shut down. Are you sure that you are not losing pressure anywhere else? I have always used Oreilly's when I can. They will also match prices with anybody else usually regardless of the brand. They carry Precision brand fuel pumps.
     
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  3. Feb 22, 2017 at 2:53 AM
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    I agree with offgrid. You could very well have leaky open injectors also
     
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  4. Feb 22, 2017 at 2:20 PM
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    Wouldn't you smell gas though if that was true? What about the gas tank the vapor ports on the top? The male end connectors broke off so I had to glue those back on. Also if injectors were bad how can I test it?
     
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  5. Feb 22, 2017 at 9:34 PM
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    You wouldn't smell gas because its dumping into an enclosed space. Not sure how to test. That would be a good question for Richard I think.
     
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