1989 Jeep Wrangler YJ from North America - Comments

Enigne runs rough.

Always smells of fuel.

I recently purchased a 1989 Jeep Wrangler. I only paid $4000.00 for it and I'm having a lot of fun with it. I live in the desert in Arizona and am not sure if the heat plays a problem with the way it runs or not. Ever since I got it, it seems to run really rough. Always smells of fuel and if I drive it around town awhile, it has trouble starting, and acts like its flooded. I had the carb rebuilt and that seemed to help, but only lasted a few months. We don't have a problem with the smog police in Az which is probably why there are hoses (Vacuum, etc) missing everywhere.

Because I live in a small town, you never know who to trust when it comes to mechanics. I was thinking of replacing all the fuel lines, but am not convinced that is the major problem. I read about the 89 carbs being crap so now I'm thinking I need to start there. Is replacing the carb something a weekend handyman can do? And where would you suggest purchasing one?. I'm not a big fan of JC Whitney, or some of the other mail order companies. Any other ideas?

Thanks

Bill Reynolds.

I had an '89 Wrangler that smelled of fuel. Turned out there was a gas tank overflow vent/valve that had broken. I had to poke around the right rear under body to see the thing and replace the part (there are some plastic panels to remove). Cheap, but time consuming. Take a look back there and see if that little vent is broken or disconnected.

Yes I have the same problem with mine and I have this thing when I'm driveing down the street sometimes and it will just die and when you punch it it starts can any 1 help e mail me at Phxpete@aol.com plezz I need help.

As a matter of fact, mine (an 87 yj) always smells like gas too... I'll have to check that out. thanks. oh, and if your jeep starts when you punch it, you should probably invest in boxing gloves. mine's a kicker so I got steel-toed shoes haha. and I still love it.