1998 Jeep Laredo Engine rotates but will not start

I didn't check the feul pressure. I don't know how?

I bought a new fuel pump kit last October 2008. When I changed the fuel pump I also changed the fuel filter because there is a fuel filter kit or straner on the bottom of the fuel pump in the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo model. I think I need a new fuel pump assemble. The fuel pump assemble was clean because I check it last weekend. I bent the fuel pump assemble float gauge downward about a quarther of an inch before I reassembled it back together. That may be throwing the gauge off.

But when I bought this used vechical It would never start the first time I turn the ignition. The engine turns, & I would get it to start the second or thrid time. Sometimes it takes me 5-7 simestimes to start it. (Note: I put in new spark plugs last week, new fuel pump Oct. 2008, oil change last week)

Last night, I sprayed gas into the intake carborator then tried starting it again. The engine ran on a very slow idle under 100 RMP for 30 seconds and stopped. Afterwards the CHECK GAUGES LIGHT CAME ON!

This morning when I first tried to start it. As I turned the ignition the engine was turning so slow, it just stopped with no power. I turned the ignition again, it sounded weak the engine didn't turn over and it shut off. I spraded gas into the intake carb and PUT GAS INTO THE FUEL TANK. Then I put a Automatic Battery Starter on my battery and the car started up!
(Note: My fuel tank already had gas in it.)

I was able to drive off and go to work. But when I got to work it shut off as I was parking at a low idle speed. I started it back up 7 seconds after it shut off to make sure it can start up after work.

I was able to drive home but I would put it in nuetral to keep the engine idle at 100 RPM just in case it stops at a low idle speed at stop lights.

I hope this helps alot? Thanks I appreciate
your help, Cedric :)

No I don't have a fuel filter at the bottom of the fuel tank at all. I need to get a pressure tester.

Ok, I'll get back with you on the fuel pressure.

Thanks, Cedric

I have the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 6V 4.0L

I got a fuel pressure tester and it read 43 PSI when I let it idle. What's next?

What's the TSP?

I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokeo Laredo V6 4.0L I got a diagnostic at Chrysler. They told me I need a new Cam shaft position Sensor or Chrank shaft position sensor & a Pick up Coil. I installed the parts in myself. But while I was taking off the distributor cap I strip the screw on the right so I got a new distrbutor cap.

But to replace the old one I had to take the distributor shaft with distributor assemble out because the screw broke off into the distributor assemble on the right side.

After I took it out I put it back in but my Jeep did not start. So I had to take out the distributor shaft again and put in 180 degrees the opposite direction.

My Jeep started but it hesistates. When I accellarate it hesistates at 1500 RPM and it puts. I can hear the air putting in the muffler. What can I do?

I have a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 6V 4L.
I just bought and installed a new water pump, thermostat, water tempreture sensor, & serpentine belt yesterday.

When I warm it up and let it idle for about 10-15 minutes. The tempreture gets past 210 degrees F then slowly goes to 260 degrees F and my check gauges light comes on. Also when I turn the ignition off the pressure from the radiator forces the antifreeze back into my coolent resivor and some of the coolant leaks out of the radiator cap. It has a brown color when it goes back into my coolent resivor. This have been going on a week ago before I replaced the parts I stated above.

The hose that connects from the radiator to the thermostat housing gets hot and tight when the engine reaches 220-230 degrees F.

I bought a thermostate from autozone that opens up at 195 degrees F.

Could you please help?

It would be greatly appreciated.