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Title: Do TJ's have a fuel filter ??? Where ???
Post by: Tall Boy on February 23, 2007, 08:53:01 PM

Do TJ's have a fuel filter????? I have yet to come across one on mine. If so where is it ????

Title: Re: Do TJ's have a fuel filter ??? Where ???
Post by: oldjeep on February 23, 2007, 09:10:14 PM

It's in the tank - part of the fuel pump

Title: Re: Do TJ's have a fuel filter ??? Where ???
Post by: Tall Boy on February 23, 2007, 09:17:42 PM

Non-serviceable except for pump replacement, right???

Title: Re: Do TJ's have a fuel filter ??? Where ???
Post by: oldjeep on February 23, 2007, 09:40:52 PM

Quote from: Tall Boy on February 23, 2007, 09:17:42 PM

Non-serviceable except for pump replacement, right???

Yup, they consider it a lifetime filter  :nono:

Title: Re: Do TJ's have a fuel filter ??? Where ???
Post by: Tall Boy on February 23, 2007, 10:03:07 PM

thanks

Title: Re: Do TJ's have a fuel filter ??? Where ???
Post by: gifd34 on February 26, 2007, 10:25:40 PM

Yep in the tank, but I think you can replace it.  helped a neighbor with his Grand Cherokee, pull the tank and pump-sending unit assembly and replace the pump and filter.  prety streight forward.  Sucks though.

Title: Re: Do TJ's have a fuel filter ??? Where ???
Post by: Jeffy on February 27, 2007, 12:25:33 PM

Hmm, on a TJ and most other newer Jeeps the Fuel filter/pressure regulator is on top of the tank.  If you look at the tank from above, there is a round hockey puck at the top of the sender/fuel pump housing.  The filter is removable and can be replaced even though they give it a 'Lifetime' status.

Title: Re: Do TJ's have a fuel filter ??? Where ???
Post by: Sidscan on February 27, 2007, 04:10:01 PM

Jeffy,

I think the filter is not sold separatly for the TJ.  My understanding is you have to purchase the entire pump.  This is what I have read and do not have any personal experience. 

You know it's true because a friend of a friends sister's babysitter said aliens hypnotized and implanted it in her brain.  Or you read it in the Inquirer or something.

Title: Re: Do TJ's have a fuel filter ??? Where ???
Post by: Jeffy on February 27, 2007, 05:55:26 PM

Quote from: Sidscan on February 27, 2007, 04:10:01 PM

Jeffy,

I think the filter is not sold separatly for the TJ.  My understanding is you have to purchase the entire pump.  This is what I have read and do not have any personal experience. 

You know it's true because a friend of a friends sister's babysitter said aliens hypnotized and implanted it in her brain.  Or you read it in the Inquirer or something.

Well the FSM does show you how to remove and replace it...  I've seen them for sale online but I've never been to the dealer.  This is probably similar to how you can only buy a master and slave for teh clutch as one piece.  They want you to buy everything and not just parts.

Title: Re: Do TJ's have a fuel filter ??? Where ???
Post by: Tall Boy on March 01, 2007, 10:11:05 PM

i called the dealer and the regulator and the filter come as one for $150.00. So, if what jeffy wrote correctly I feel as though I would like to try to replace the filter only. I am thinking the pumps go bad because of a clogged filter, that and people drive around with low fuel level which in turn does not let the cold gas cool the pump during operation.

 I had to fix my door handle last year and the dealer wanted $25.00 for the handle, instead of the little plastic holder for 50 cents. I used a filed down syringe cap instead.

Title: Re: Do TJ's have a fuel filter ??? Where ???
Post by: Jeffy on March 01, 2007, 10:26:16 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-Wrangler-TJ-Fuel-Filter-97-04_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ36475QQihZ007QQitemZ170078427907QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V