Cherokee 2.1 diesel engine swap

Is there anyone out there who can help?
The renault 2.1 diesel is shot, I want to replace it for another larger diesel, but would like to keep the 3sp auto (TF 904 I think). Do you know of any diesel that will marry to the autobox with or without adapters.
Failing this could i fit a diesel complete with its auto box and marry it to the existing NP229 transfer case? If so what engines will fit.

Originally Posted by **DONOTDELETE**

Is there anyone out there who can help?
The renault 2.1 diesel is shot, I want to replace it for another larger diesel, but would like to keep the 3sp auto (TF 904 I think). Do you know of any diesel that will marry to the autobox with or without adapters.
Failing this could i fit a diesel complete with its auto box and marry it to the existing NP229 transfer case? If so what engines will fit.

Hey, you still have that 2.1 diesel engine?

[Andytron]

Thesandmn, I’m sorry to say that the post you found and responded to is about six years old.

Also **DONOTDELETE** seems to be a replacement username for members that are no longer active on the BBS and have been deleted from the system. I'm not 100% sure of this, it is a guess. However, I've seen it on other boards on ORC as well.

FYI, I haven’t seen a diesel XJ on the road or in a junkyard in 5 years minimum. Probably more like 7 years. Sorry for all the bad news but welcome to the board just the same.

[carnuck]

Just for fun, I would swap in a VW 1.9L turbo diesel for more power and reliability! You can get a 904 auto or whatever the std trans is from a '79 Postal Jeep with the 2.0L Audi motor (it'll bolt to the VW diesel and the mounts will work for the conversion too)