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I too have noticed my XJ taking a bit longer to start lately as well.

However, my understanding it that you don't have to drop the tank to remove the pump. I have not done it myself but have...

I understand..

Are you using E10 or Non Ethanol fuel? I recently started using Non Ethanol and think I may have gained 1-2mpgs. I was using E10 from 7-11 because it was about the cheapest gas...

That's excellent. Of course... once you lift it and put larger tires it will only go down, but even if you lose 3-4mpgs you are still doing better than most XJs.. even stock ones.

No trickery here... this is as of a few mins ago. Not trying to brag (ok maybe a little), just more proof that it can be done.

http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=211&pictureid=2470

Interestingly enough... if we (Tony and I) both had the same sized tires and the same drive train as we do now we would have very similar overall gearing ratios, at least through the first 3 gears.....

Tony.. I know it is a long shot, but do you think it would be possible to find a 4.10 gear rear axle from a 4 cylinder XJ to swap in for test purposes? Run around in 2wd for a couple of weeks and see...

I realize mine is not as long as yours.... but wanted to post it anyways. :D

http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=227&pictureid=2382

Ouch!