renault diesel 2.1 parts

were can i get parts for a 86 xj diesel thanks

If you find out, would you let the rest of us know?

You may try PMing Crash. He checks in every once in a while lately (so don't be surprised if he takes a while to answer...) but he's the only one I've known personally to own a Renault-powered XJ...

i will do that i need a return line i think thats what it is real bad it leaking

Try asking Al and Philip at their Nissan Diesel web site.

http://nissandiesel.dyndns.org/

They were a big help to me fixing my Nissan diesel transplant that is in my 85 jeep. They have forgoten more about diesels that most experts ever knew.

I thought I had blown engine or blown fuel injector pump or both, and it turned out to be a $25 leather diaphram in the fuel injection pump governor. Took me 3 months to find these guys, and 30 minutes to fix my diesel!:sunshine:

ask me I have some spare parts IN EUROPE ....

I wil ltrade for D44s

i would buy it from you what do u want for it and shiping it to springboro,ohio 45066

if you can't find it anywhere else, Renault has the part number in there microfitch. If you can bribe someone to look and they can still find a functional microfitch machine. Renault has a bunch of odds and ends on microfitch from the beginning of the XJ till about 88 or so..
Fuel return line shouldn't be that hard to fabricate. I sometimes have truck repair shops fab up stuff like that. They are often cheaper than OEM. They are used to working on various models and making do. And often have a large collection of various fittings and a crimping machine.

thats what i am trying to do now

i got the fuel line fixed and it starts and idle and if i give it gas it will go to about 2000 rpms and just stays there

For engine parts:
www.winnebagoparts.com The engine is the same for the diesel LeSharo with some exceptions (turbo, exhaust manifold, oilpan?, some hoses, clutch, flywheel?, some pulleys, some brackets, etc.). It is a rebuild facility for that engine so they are an excellent technical reference. I had them email me a drawing to make sure that what hoses I bought were correct for the Jeep.

Clutch pilot bearing (special):
dealership (don't go anywhere else you will probably end up with the wrong bearing)

Transmission:
Zumbrota Bearing and Gear

Turbo (Garrett T2):
Ebay or a turbo facility

Other: www.Rockauto.com ; NAPA; Ebay

If anyone has a good European source that I could mailorder from I would like to get one.

There is a place in Iowa of all places that specializes in the Lesharo motor homes. They have a TON of parts in stock, and they were VERY helpful on the phone when I was looking at a 2.1TD cherokee

DieselPioneer said:

If anyone has a good European source that I could mailorder from I would like to get one.

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If anyone ever finds a good European source, please tell me.

Despite it being built/sold here, documentation and parts service for the Renault engined XJ is almost nonexistant.

Hello Steve,

I think the Renault diesel engine is the same used in other Renault cars and vans. I think it is in what is called the Douvrin engine family.
Look here for a list of vehicles:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douvrin_engine#2.1_Diesel

Maybe parts for one of the more common Renault vehicles would be easier to find in France.

At one point in time, probably 2 years ago I posted a list of parts that NAPA can order that are supposed to fit the diesel XJ. The list probably needs to be updated.

I think these vehicles were much more common in Canada than in the US. To have a good mail order source there would be excellent. Anyone out there know of one? What are the parts supply chains (their Pep Boys) up there?

The best place for engine parts is Mobility RV in Iowa www.winnebagoparts.com. I bought sleeves, pistons, rings, crankshaft, rods, gaskets. They sell used parts as well. They are a little pricey but an excellent source.

bajacalal said:

Hello Steve,

I think the Renault diesel engine is the same used in other Renault cars and vans. I think it is in what is called the Douvrin engine family.
Look here for a list of vehicles:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douvrin_engine#2.1_Diesel

Maybe parts for one of the more common Renault vehicles would be easier to find in France.

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It is, sort of.

The block, head and internal parts are the same, but a lot of the ancillaries were modified for the XJ installation. Starter motors, in particular, are rather difficult to obtain.

Other parts, if unique to the diesel or 2.5 carb engine are also difficult to find in Europe, for example, I've had a fuel tank on order for over two months now, it's finally arrived at the shop, but I haven't got my hands on it yet.

The XJ was sold in France from the first year of production, but there is little to no support for vehicles built before 1993, when the XJ was commercialised throughout Europe.

Most parts have to come from the US.


If you need engine internals, I can probably help, as Renault Espaces, Traffics, 21s and 25s are fairly common in breakers yards, but for other parts, you're probably better off sourcing them in the US, particularly given the current exchange rates.


I'm now trying to get my XJ on the road ASAP, as I totalled my Renault 5 (LeCar) yesterday morning:



Double rollover, followed by standing on it's nose and falling over onto it's roof... at 30MPH.

Black ice is nasty stuff, but the person who cut a foot-deep trench at a right angle to the road is the real culprit. Dropped a front wheel into that and it flipped the vehicle. Hence the rollover with little damage to the lower bodywork. Car is still drivable, but it's finished.


So project XJ has gained a new priority... and the first modification on the list is now a rollcage.

I was lucky to survive the crash, never mind walk away with only a few scratches.

I've here three dismanted 2.1 XJ, I can provide to you everything, the only problem is the transport cost.
On the renault site you can find most of the parts (only engine), it require a registration, them selling only if you have a regular VAT no.; the j8s-814 isn't anymore in the list, but the components of j8s-860 are the same with the exception of the vacuum motor.
For the return fuel line just replace the two foot rubber pipe with a generic one

I guess you joined the club of us on that have been upside down in the vehicle. Really, I'm glad that you did not get hurt.

What options do you have to repair parts locally rather than buying new ones?

Here I know of an electrical shop and a shop that repairs radiators and fuel tanks.

The rotating electrical rebuilders are pretty good at making do with parts that aren't common, just so long as it will be simple to repair. For example, I have seen them grind a motor brush down to the right size if they can't find one that will fit.

Fuel tank arrived today

Rebuilds of starters and such are available, but typically cost almost as much as a new unit. The best option for an XJ starter is probably to fit the internals of a new (or secondhand) starter from another Renault into the case of the old XJ motor. Mechanically and electrically it's the same, but the mounting points are different (special) for the Jeep.

For really hard to obtain parts, try an alternator for a Renault 21 (2 litre petrol). The alt and water pump (or power steering pump, I can't remember) are combined in the same unit. $$$

Thankfully, this isn't the case on the Jeep.

I've found a source for a new starter and other parts, but I'm going to try repairing the existing starter for now. Fuel tank was just too far gone to repair. For every hole I fixed, two new ones opened up.

Parts sources (France):

http://www.car4x4.com/

http://www.part-ners.com/

I'd the opposite problem with the starter on two of mine was USA starter and not found parts over here so replaced with an european compatible.
I guess to have in the garage a broken one made in usa I will check for U brand & model

Marcoleo,

Would you post the web address for the parts on the Renault web site. I have looked and was not able find it.