2.1l diesel group.

[Muncher]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1356439448489429/?ref=share

 

I just made this group on Facebook. Not sure If I'm allowed to share on here but I haven't seen any info about them in one place. If you have one or have good info about one feel free to join and share. 

 

@Pete M maybe we could make a special section like the street comanches have for the diesels on here as well. 

[ghetdjc320]

Have you come across any other members who own an original diesel MJ? The first MJ I was going to buy was a diesel one from a used car lot. Can’t remember why it didn’t work out but iirc I was looking for a short bed truck. Did they ever come with a short bed and the diesel option? 

[acfortier]

I know @Automan2164 had one, but hasn't been online in quite some time.

 

Also: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064674259775

[neohic]

17 minutes ago, ghetdjc320 said:

… Did they ever come with a short bed and the diesel option? 

Nope. The diesel option was only ‘86 for the Comanche. Short beds came along in ‘87. 

[neohic]

6 minutes ago, acfortier said:

I know @Automan2164 had one, but hasn't been online in quite some time.

Rob still has his and it’s still clattering. He’s a wealth of knowledge on them too. Kinda wish he’d come back around here. 
 

JeepcoMJ has connections with them too. Pat’s dad had one. Not sure if it’s still in the family or not. 

[eaglescout526]

I’ve got some 2.1L literature. But that’s about it. 

[fiatslug87]

There are 13 in the registry (including this one), only 6 posted by members the other 7 by eaglescout526 from the Chrysler database.

[eaglescout526]

Oh yeah haha. I still have that as a goal to run every last 8 of the VINs that comes across as an MJ…..I’ll have to get back to that one day

[Muncher]

2 hours ago, acfortier said:

I know @Automan2164 had one, but hasn't been online in quite some time.

 

Also: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064674259775

Didn't see that. 

[devotee]

So mine is a Cherokee (not  a Comanche) but I have a 1986 XJ with a 2.1 td (Renault J8S814). I'll probably be hanging around for a bit of advice. I had a Renault with this engine in it back in the early 80's. Also a whole bunch of Benz W115 and W123 diesels (10 if I'm counting correctly over about 25 years). But when I saw I could have 4WD, 5 speed manual turbodiesel I was hooked. The unibody is solid, but I need to flip or replace the starter ring gear. I also have an early diaphragm pump and if anyone knows about the swap to the rotary style.... 

 

Well you get the idea. There will be some questions.

48138 (USA)

And yes, I saw DEVO at the Punch and Judy Theater when they first hit the airwaves.

[Pete M]

On 2/27/2023 at 9:18 AM, neohic said:

Nope. The diesel option was only ‘86 for the Comanche. Short beds came along in ‘87. 

 

I swear I've read that the 2.1 survived as an option into part of 87    maybe just export?

[eaglescout526]

35 minutes ago, Pete M said:

 

I swear I've read that the 2.1 survived as an option into part of 87    maybe just export?

I concur with you Pete. There was someone on facebook who bought an early 87 with the 2.1L

[Ωhm]

Is this 2.1L the same diesel covered in the 87 Electrical Manual?

[Salvagedcircuit]

I have some photos of the 2.1 in the engine bay reference guide. All of these photos are correct year by year.

 

[ThreeComanches]

On 2/25/2024 at 10:19 AM, eaglescout526 said:

I concur with you Pete. There was someone on facebook who bought an early 87 with the 2.1L

That someone would be me 

[cruiser54]

On 2/24/2024 at 10:12 PM, devotee said:

So mine is a Cherokee (not  a Comanche) but I have a 1986 XJ with a 2.1 td (Renault J8S814). I'll probably be hanging around for a bit of advice. I had a Renault with this engine in it back in the early 80's. Also a whole bunch of Benz W115 and W123 diesels (10 if I'm counting correctly over about 25 years). But when I saw I could have 4WD, 5 speed manual turbodiesel I was hooked. The unibody is solid, but I need to flip or replace the starter ring gear. I also have an early diaphragm pump and if anyone knows about the swap to the rotary style.... 

 

Well you get the idea. There will be some questions.

48138 (USA)

And yes, I saw DEVO at the Punch and Judy Theater when they first hit the airwaves.

I see you found your way over here!! LOL. 

[devotee]

22 hours ago, ThreeComanches said:

That someone would be me 

That reminds me of Dean Wormer in "Animal House" who said notably.... "someone has put their foot down, and that foot is me."