Need Engine 2.1 or 2.5 Turbo Diesel

bigbug86 · 10-07-2011, 10:31 AM

Hi I'm looking for a 2.1 J8S or a 2.5 Turbo Diesel, I have a Lesharo RV that has a bad engine, also are there any other engines that I could stick in dear with out a lot of difficulty?? Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks Walt

bigbug86 · 10-07-2011, 10:46 AM

Hi
I'm new to the forum, I'm not sure if I'm posting correctly, I need a 2.1 J8S or a 2.5 turbo Diesel I understand that they are interchangeable? I you read this and I'm not in the right spot please help me post this correctly.What I have is a Lesharo RV that has a bad motor!! The J8S is the original engine in reading people said that a 2.5 is the same just newer engine, is it interchangeable?
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks Walt

DFlintstone · 10-07-2011, 11:14 AM

Big Bug, I'll be following this. I've been toying with the idea of putting a diesel in my 90. My 4.0 with 262K is running fine....today.

Where are you?

odgreen89on35s · 10-09-2011, 11:38 PM

So you know spamming the forum is against the rules. Second is that a diesel Cherokee was never available in the states. Look in Canada or the uk

DFlintstone · 10-10-2011, 02:11 AM

Walt, I'm confused. Are you saying that a Lesharo RV uses the same diesel engine(s) they use in Cherokees? I'm curious about finding a diesel, but am guessing you are not in the states. Don

cruiser54 · 10-10-2011, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s

So you know spamming the forum is against the rules. Second is that a diesel Cherokee was never available in the states. Look in Canada or the uk

Not true. The same engine was used in the Winnebago LeSharo as in the early XJ diesels. It was a 2.1 turbo diesel made by Renault and was indeed sold in the US.

It was a gutless POS.

roboman · 10-10-2011, 08:46 AM

Hi from Spain i have owned 2 xj,s with the renault 2.1 turbo diesel and have to say they are very underpowered although quite reliable if its been looked after , now i have a 1997 2.5 td more power and quieter. I have a couple of spare engines over here, the pre 97 is probably the best bet due to wiring you will also need the ecu. At present mine is parked up due to the rke unit in the roof, i need an rke receiver and a couple of transmitters that are coed to the rke unit. regards Rob

odgreen89on35s · 10-10-2011, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiser54

Not true. The same engine was used in the Winnebago LeSharo as in the early XJ diesels. It was a 2.1 turbo diesel made by Renault and was indeed sold in the US.

It was a gutless POS.

Read my post. I said the diesel Cherokee was not in the states so asking for a Cherokee with a diesel in the northwest section was useless.
Next time make sure you read what was posted.

DFlintstone · 10-10-2011, 12:52 PM

Hope you can forgive any hyjacking Walt,

Thanks for the info Rob, (& Cruiser), so a pre 97 2.5 might be what I'd hope to stumble upon. What's a "rke unit in the roof" ? Does it repel shait that's raining down?

cruiser54 · 10-10-2011, 04:26 PM

Cherokees were sold in the US with the 2.1 Renault diesel. It was the same as the diesel in the LeSharos.

roboman · 10-12-2011, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DFlintstone

Hope you can forgive any hyjacking Walt,

Thanks for the info Rob, (& Cruiser), so a pre 97 2.5 might be what I'd hope to stumble upon. What's a "rke unit in the roof" ? Does it repel shait that's raining down?

Hi rke is the remote keyless entry receiver its in the roof console ,mine has gone to hell in a handbag i need another working one with security and a transmitter thats coded to it ie from the same vehicle, Rob

DFlintstone · 10-12-2011, 12:13 PM

Well bigbug86, are you near Spain? Sounds like they would bolt up but have ECU issues, really don't know.

Thank you Rob. Unlikely I'll find a pre 97 2.5 AND it's ECU, around here! But at least I now know what I might want. (want to be able to run on pig fat, got all these bankers here). Good luck getting your door open....

bigbug86 · 10-15-2011, 07:18 PM

Hi
How many miles on the extra engines and are they complete or will the part's of my 2.1 fit on the 2.5??, also what would it cost to have it shipped if you be willing to ship?? Also are bot the 2.1 2.5 same as far as the bolt pattern? As I stated mine is in the RV is a 2.1 J8S I don't know what's on the plate of the 2.5. I really appreciate your response, like I said I think that they are interchangeable!!
To every one else yes they put the Jeep Cherokee engines in the Lesharo RV wonder witch had it first!! surfingnow08@yahoo.com Thanks Walt

bigbug86 · 10-20-2011, 07:20 PM

I'm located in Brookings Or, what you would like is a Cummings 3.9 4BT engine and you will find that it bolts up easier to anything you have, also a better engine!! I'm trying to find out if it's all possible to bolt up to trans axle, front wheel drive, the problem I have space is at a premium and if it will bolt up, motor mount's?? I think I'm going to have to make my own?? and so on. My problem is huge in trying to make it work. And the other person that that said I'm wasting my time looking for a 2.5 Turbo, I hate to tell you but there are some around!! Just a little harder to find. Thanks Walt

Cherokee89SA · 11-23-2011, 07:08 PM

But how to send in US at a reasonable price?

10-07-2011, 10:46 AM	#2
bigbug86 Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brookings Oregon Posts: 15 My Photos 86 Lesharo Cherokee Engine: J8S Transmission: 4 speed Standard Misc Accessories: 65 VW 455 auto trans	Need a 2.1 or 2.5 Turbo engine Hi I'm new to the forum, I'm not sure if I'm posting correctly, I need a 2.1 J8S or a 2.5 turbo Diesel I understand that they are interchangeable? I you read this and I'm not in the right spot please help me post this correctly.What I have is a Lesharo RV that has a bad motor!! The J8S is the original engine in reading people said that a 2.5 is the same just newer engine, is it interchangeable? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks Walt Last edited by bigbug86; 10-07-2011 at 10:47 AM. Reason: forgot the title

10-07-2011, 11:14 AM	#3
DFlintstone CF Veteran Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Nor-Cal Coast Posts: 5,036 My Photos 90,84 Cherokee Engine: 4.0,2.5 Transmission: 5 manual, AW4 Transfer Case: ?&231	Big Bug, I'll be following this. I've been toying with the idea of putting a diesel in my 90. My 4.0 with 262K is running fine....today. Where are you? __________________ 87-90 Renix jeep owners. This is a link to great info on your Jeep! http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f23/tes...itings-136452/

10-10-2011, 02:11 AM	#5
DFlintstone CF Veteran Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Nor-Cal Coast Posts: 5,036 My Photos 90,84 Cherokee Engine: 4.0,2.5 Transmission: 5 manual, AW4 Transfer Case: ?&231	Walt, I'm confused. Are you saying that a Lesharo RV uses the same diesel engine(s) they use in Cherokees? I'm curious about finding a diesel, but am guessing you are not in the states. Don __________________ 87-90 Renix jeep owners. This is a link to great info on your Jeep! http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f23/tes...itings-136452/

10-10-2011, 08:46 AM	#7
roboman Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 23 My Photos Cherokee	Diesel Hi from Spain i have owned 2 xj,s with the renault 2.1 turbo diesel and have to say they are very underpowered although quite reliable if its been looked after , now i have a 1997 2.5 td more power and quieter. I have a couple of spare engines over here, the pre 97 is probably the best bet due to wiring you will also need the ecu. At present mine is parked up due to the rke unit in the roof, i need an rke receiver and a couple of transmitters that are coed to the rke unit. regards Rob

10-10-2011, 12:52 PM	#9
DFlintstone CF Veteran Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Nor-Cal Coast Posts: 5,036 My Photos 90,84 Cherokee Engine: 4.0,2.5 Transmission: 5 manual, AW4 Transfer Case: ?&231	Hope you can forgive any hyjacking Walt, Thanks for the info Rob, (& Cruiser), so a pre 97 2.5 might be what I'd hope to stumble upon. What's a "rke unit in the roof" ? Does it repel shait that's raining down? __________________ 87-90 Renix jeep owners. This is a link to great info on your Jeep! http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f23/tes...itings-136452/

10-10-2011, 04:26 PM	#10
cruiser54 ::Regional Moderator:: Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Prescott, Az Posts: 11,272 My Photos 1990 Comanche Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW4 Transfer Case: NP 231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Dana 44 Tires: 235	Cherokees were sold in the US with the 2.1 Renault diesel. It was the same as the diesel in the LeSharos.

10-12-2011, 12:13 PM	#12
DFlintstone CF Veteran Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Nor-Cal Coast Posts: 5,036 My Photos 90,84 Cherokee Engine: 4.0,2.5 Transmission: 5 manual, AW4 Transfer Case: ?&231	Well bigbug86, are you near Spain? Sounds like they would bolt up but have ECU issues, really don't know. Thank you Rob. Unlikely I'll find a pre 97 2.5 AND it's ECU, around here! But at least I now know what I might want. (want to be able to run on pig fat, got all these bankers here). Good luck getting your door open.... __________________ 87-90 Renix jeep owners. This is a link to great info on your Jeep! http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f23/tes...itings-136452/

10-15-2011, 07:18 PM	#13
bigbug86 Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brookings Oregon Posts: 15 My Photos 86 Lesharo Cherokee Engine: J8S Transmission: 4 speed Standard Misc Accessories: 65 VW 455 auto trans	Hi How many miles on the extra engines and are they complete or will the part's of my 2.1 fit on the 2.5??, also what would it cost to have it shipped if you be willing to ship?? Also are bot the 2.1 2.5 same as far as the bolt pattern? As I stated mine is in the RV is a 2.1 J8S I don't know what's on the plate of the 2.5. I really appreciate your response, like I said I think that they are interchangeable!! To every one else yes they put the Jeep Cherokee engines in the Lesharo RV wonder witch had it first!! surfingnow08@yahoo.com Thanks Walt

10-20-2011, 07:20 PM	#14
bigbug86 Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brookings Oregon Posts: 15 My Photos 86 Lesharo Cherokee Engine: J8S Transmission: 4 speed Standard Misc Accessories: 65 VW 455 auto trans	2.5 engine I'm located in Brookings Or, what you would like is a Cummings 3.9 4BT engine and you will find that it bolts up easier to anything you have, also a better engine!! I'm trying to find out if it's all possible to bolt up to trans axle, front wheel drive, the problem I have space is at a premium and if it will bolt up, motor mount's?? I think I'm going to have to make my own?? and so on. My problem is huge in trying to make it work. And the other person that that said I'm wasting my time looking for a 2.5 Turbo, I hate to tell you but there are some around!! Just a little harder to find. Thanks Walt

11-23-2011, 07:08 PM	#15
Cherokee89SA Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vallo Della Lucania - Italy Posts: 6 My Photos 1989 Cherokee Engine: 2.1 TD JB8S	Plenty of 2.1 td here in Europe But how to send in US at a reasonable price?

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