Due to its inefficiency, it can, in turn, overheat the engine. OverheatingĪ faulty fuel pump can overheat. If the gauge shows fuel in the tank and yet the car’s choking, you have a failing fuel pump. If the engine is choking or struggling to maintain speed, you may think you’re out of gas. If the engine isn’t getting adequate fuel, it won’t have the proper air-fuel ratio in the combustion chamber - leading to inefficient combustion. Many things can cause misfiring, including a malfunctioning fuel pump. So don’t ignore a fuel pump replacement! 4. Ignore the issue, and eventually, your car simply won’t start. Start-up may take a few seconds longer than usual, or you’ll need a few attempts to get the engine cranked. If the fuel pump can no longer supply the required fuel to the engine, your car will experience starting difficulties. In any of these cases, you may need a new fuel tank pump. A less noticeable fuel pump issue can be a decrease in gas mileage. Also, if the fuel delivery issue is erratic, you might experience surging or sputtering. There could be a loss of power if your car’s fuel pump can’t provide the engine with sufficient fuel. Note : Any of these sound issues may trigger the check engine light on the dashboard. In general, any weird sound from your car is never good, so always pay attention. Backfires and sputtering engines can also suggest a broken fuel pump. Whining from the fuel tank can indicate a dying pump. We have tried to fit it to as many as we could get measurements for but modifications may have to be made.Here are some bad fuel pump indicators demanding a fuel pump replacement: 1. Clearance of trailer hitches could be an issue, due to the age of the vehicle, the hitches are made by different manufactures than the first run of Mopar hitches. The plate also bolts to the Jeep's unibody none of that factory strap-style mounting here! It even comes in a durable black powder coated finish. Keep that tank protected and secure with one of Rusty's Trail Tested Fuel Tank Skid Plate! Built of 3/16" thick steel that has been laser-cut and CNC formed for a precise fit, Rusty's skid plate encases the bottom and sides of the tank for total protection.
The fuel tanks on XJs are particularly vulnerable to trail damage they hang low and seem to be a target for rocks and other trail obstacles.
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