Any auto parts store should have a kit of ac/fuel disconnect tools, you will need the 3/8 one if I remember right. Or you could build one, see post 12 https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...73/#post239071

 

Hi!
I just went through a similar problem on my 99 VDP. The wimpy gas flow
from the fuel rail is a good indication of a bad pump or clogged fuel filter.
The non-Jag dealer shop cost for the fuel pump replacement for me (02/2017)
was $865.00.
It was within several dollars of the cost that the Jag dealer charged the original owner
back in 2009.
I would have done it myself. But, the gas tank was full when the pump died.
I just don't have the muscle or tools to cope with that much gasoline (petrol?).

Also have the fuel filter changed when the pump is serviced.
I was pleasantly surprised that the fuel filter for a 99 Jag XJ8 is the same one for
the GMC/Chevrolet 1988-91 Suburban 7.4L engine. I had one on my shelf
for my Suburban already!

I've put almost 400 miles on the car since the swap and everything is running
smooth.

Kind Regards and POR - Press On Regardless

 

I have a 1988 Chevy C2500 'Farm Truck' and I keep 2 fuel filters in stock. One for the Chevy and one for my Jags. (Or maybe I switch them up and keep one for the Jags and one for the Chevy??)

bob

 

Pull the piece of carpet out that is up against the tank in the trunk. Jump the fuel pump relay socket (30 to 87) and listen for a buzz in the tank. If no buzz, then the pump is seized. Its hard to hear the pump through the seat from inside the car when the key is turned on. It only primes for 2-3 seconds. Ensure the pump is dead and dig in.

I had to swap my pump as well. My car only sat for a year and it worked intermittently. It had been replaced fairly recently as well. I went with the "through the parcel shelf" method and it worked great. Easy service now as a bonus.

 

Thanks for the advice. I'm a little concerned about cutting above the fuel tank for fear of damaging the tank and the pump mounting plate, pipes etc. How much room is there?

 

Lots of room. Once you remove the subwoofer (which you have to do to remove the sound deadening) you can see pretty much everything. I used a small air reciprocating saw and a small amount of angle grinding/cutoff wheel.