Repair 7

If your van runs out of gas, this can create more problems than just not being able to move at the moment. Once you ill the tank, you still may have problems restarting the engine. Any fuel system that runs too low on gas can experience problems with the fuel pump and fuel pressure. You might be able to restart the car if you can re-pressurize the system, but its possible that you will need a new pump altogether.

Instructions

Refilling and Re-pressurizing

1

Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline from an approved gas can. Use the largest amount of fuel you can transport to the van.

2

Turn the ignition key to the start position for about two seconds, then tun it back to the off position for five more seconds. Repeat this five to 10 times to re-pressurize the fuel system.

3

Try starting the car again. If it wont start at this point, you will likely need to replace a burned-out fuel pump.

4

Siphon out the fuel with a never-used vacuum pump and store it in the gas can, if you need to change the pump, then disconnect the negative battery cable.

Fuel Pump

5

Raise the van on its rear end and support it with jack stands, blocking the front wheels with heavy blocks. Raise the floor jack or a transmission jack under the tank.

6

Disconnect the electrical connectors on the fuel tank and then unclip the lower shield on the tanks right side to reveal the fuel line fittings. Loosen and disconnect the fittings with a screwdriver, then disconnect the filler neck from the tank.

7

Unbolt and remove the straps for the tank and lower it down with the jack, disconnecting the fuel pump lead.

8

Tap and loosen the locking ring with a brass punch and hammer until the tangs and cut outs line up. Pull the pump assembly out of the tank.

9

Insert the new pump assembly into the tank, making sure it is lined up in the same position as the old one was, then turn/tap the lock ring into place.

10

Reconnect all the lines and electrical connectors to the fuel pump flange, raise the tank into position and bolt the tank into place.

11

Refill the tank and perform the pressurization steps as described in Section 1.

The Jeep is an all-purpose off-road vehicle. There are several reasons why a Jeep could stall and not start back up. You may have a bad battery or a bad starter. You can troubleshoot to find out what is wrong with your Jeep and try to get it up and running before resorting to a mechanic.

Instructions

Battery

1

Turn the ignition and turn on your headlights.

2

Get out of the Jeep and look to see if your headlights come on.

3

Open your hood if the lights do not come on.

4

Look over your battery for any corrosion. Use a screwdriver to scrape the corrosion off the battery. Use caution when doing this. Battery acid can harm your skin and clothes.

5

Tighten the connections from your battery to the terminals. Turn your Jeep back on.

Jump Start

6

Get another vehicle and pop the hoods on your Jeep and the other vehicle.

7

Connect the red end of your jumper wires to the red connection on your Jeep. Connect the other red end to the red connection on the other car.

8

Connect the two back ends to the black connections on the cars.

9

Turn the other car on.

10

Start your Jeep and let it run for at least 5 minutes to give the battery a good charge.

Starter

11

Pop the hood on your Jeep and follow the red cable coming from your battery to the starter. This is shaped like a soda can but larger.

12

Use a screwdriver to connect the two poles on the starter. Lay the screwdriver across the two poles to form a circuit.

13

Listen for the starter to let off a sound. If you hear the starter run then the starter is OK. If it is not running, you need to replace the starter.

14

Make sure the connection from the starter to the battery is complete. Tighten the connection if needed.

15

Test the alternator at an auto parts store if the starter is working but the Jeep still will not turn on.

The intake manifold gasket helps manage the flow of intake air, coolant and oil by sealing the cylinder head to the intake manifold. You can replace the gasket yourself to save a few hundred dollars.

Parts

The cost of the parts required to repair or replace your intake manifold gasket ranges from $25 to $100 in 2010, according to RepairPal, depending on the year and make of your car. This range applies if you have a 2005 Ford Taurus or a 2011 BMW 750Li.

Labor

The cost of labor to replace the gasket is expensive relative to the cost of the parts. As of 2010, expect to pay a mechanic between $325 and $425 to replace the gasket.

Total Cost

The total cost, therefore, to have a mechanic replace your intake manifold gasket ranges from $350 to $525.