I know they are rare, but occasionally a diesel powered cherokee pops up for sale. So, how are these engines? I really like the idea of having a diesel powered cherokee. But, how reliable are they? How is the availability of parts? Power, torque? Not looking for a fast Cherokee, just capable.
Opinions?

 

If I saw one in good shape and had the money, I would buy it.
They have less hp and torque though, but Im sure they get better gas mileage.

 

I wouldn't mind having one. Find some bigger injectors, two ridge runner pipes coming out the back a 45°, and bumper sticker that says Roll'n Coal.

 

bigger injectors and a turbo you'd have it made

 

Can't say I have ever seen a diesel Cherokee!

 

i believe they are in the uk

 

They are here too. I know a guy with one.. Averages 45mpg.. Pretty gutless.. But it is better then rolling around in a metro!

 

This would be fun in winter.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=http:...?v=zckmuUSl2-w

Im a big fan of diesels though, and wish I could have a 2.5l diesel cherokee.

 

man that would be nuts in winter!!

 

nothing a block heater and some better glowplugs cant fix.

Fantic says the VM motors are usually used in boats over there, and they HATE the cold.

 

I have seen a couple diesel Cherokees in the U.S. just last week there was one for sale. I found it using jaxed.com. I think it was on fleabay. It was a diesel cherokee that was a mail carrier.
I was hoping to find out about reliability issues. I realize that there would be a power loss unless I bucked up and installed a turbo. I seriously doubt I'd ever do that.
It seems the overall concensus here so far is, if I find one, get it.

BTW, I watched that you tube video and almost fell out of my chair when I saw the sticker on the back window of his cherokee.
As somone else posted, his problems are nothing that cannot be fixed with a proper engine heater.

 

I saw somewhere, ill find it in when i get home, that one of the desil models had less hp than the 4.0, but it had better torque. Ill see if i cant find it.

 

If all else fails, you can put a different diesel engine in it. Cummins 4BT, CRD etc.

 

all the diesels put in cherokees are turbo diesels..

 

i thought all diesels were turbo anyways????