1995 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY engine

ENGINE
OVERHAUL45
SUMP, OIL PICK-UP AND DRAIN PIPES
Sump - remove
1.Using sequence shown, progressively slacken,
then remove 22 bolts securing sump to cylinder
block.
2.Remove sumpOil pick-up and drain pipes - remove1.Remove bolt securing oil pick-up pipe flange to
timing belt rear cover.
2.Remove 4 bolts securing oil pick-up and drain
pipes to cylinder block and main bearing cap
bolts.
3.Remove oil pick-up and drain pipes.
4.Remove and discard 'O' ring and gasket.

ENGINE
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OVERHAUL Oil pick-up and drain pipes - refit
1.Clean oil pick-up and drain pipes and strainer,
remove all traces of gasket using suitable
gasket removal spray and a plastic scraper.
2.Ensure bolt holes in timing belt rear cover,
cylinder block and main bearing cap bolts are
clean and dry and that all traces of Loctite are
removed from holes in main bearing cap bolts.
CAUTION: Do not use a tap to remove
Loctite from bolt holes.
3.Lubricate a new 'O' ring with engine oil and fit
to oil pick-up pipe.
4.Position a new gasket to cylinder block.
5.Position oil pick-up pipe to timing belt rear
cover and drain pipe to cylinder block.
6.Apply Loctite 242E to threads of oil pick-up
pipe to main bearing cap bolts, fit bolts and
tighten to 9 Nm.
7.Fit bolts securing oil pick-up and drain pipes to
cylinder block and timing belt rear cover,
tighten to 25 Nm.

ENGINE
OVERHAUL47
Sump - refit
1.Clean sump and remove all traces of sealant
using solvent from kit GUG 705548GM.
2.Apply a 2 mm bead of Hylomar Instant Gasket
302 (black) to sump flange ensuring that
sealant is applied inboard of bolt holes.
3.Position sump to cylinder block.
CAUTION: Sump must be fitted within 30
minutes of applying sealant.
4.Fit 22 sump bolts and tighten in sequence
shown to 25 Nm.
5.Check that sump drain plug is tightened to 35
Nm.FLYWHEEL AND STARTER RING GEAR
Flywheel - remove
1.Screw 2 slave 8 mm bolts into flywheel.

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2.Temporarily fit crankshaft pulley.
3.Position toolLRT-12-080to crankshaft pulley,
secure with 4 bolts.
4.Restrain crankshaft pulley using tool
LRT-12-080and remove 8 bolts securing
flywheel; discard locking plate - if fitted.
5.Using assistance, remove flywheel using 2
slave bolts.
NOTE: Dowel located.

ENGINE
OVERHAUL49
Inspecting components
1.Check clutch face of flywheel for scoring or
signs of overheating ( blueing ), if deep scoring
or signs of overheating exist, flywheel must be
replaced.
2.Check teeth of starter ring gear for chipping
and wear, replace ring gear as necessary.Starter ring gear - replace
1.Drill a 3 mm diameter hole to the depth of the
ring gear at the root of 2 teeth.
CAUTION: Ensure drill does not contact
flywheel.
2.Using a cold chisel, split ring gear.
WARNING: Wear suitable eye protection
and cover flywheel with cloth to protect
against flying fragments.
3.Remove ring gear from flywheel.
4.Heat replacement ring gear uniformly to 250
°C.

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5.Position ring gear to flywheel with square edge
of teeth towards flywheel flange.
6.Press ring gear on to flywheel, allow to air cool.Flywheel - refit
1.Ensure bolt holes in crankshaft are clean and
dry.
2.Ensure 2 slave 8 mm bolts are screwed fully
into flywheel.
3.Using assistance, position flywheel on
crankshaft.
NOTE: Dowel located.
4.Fit and finger tighten 8 bolts.
5.Restrain crankshaft using toolLRT-12-080
and tighten flywheel bolts by diagonal selection
to 146 Nm.
6.Remove toolLRT-12-080and crankshaft
pulley.
7.Remove slave bolts from flywheel.

ENGINE
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DRIVE PLATE
Remove
1.Temporarily fit crankshaft pulley - if removed.
2.Position toolLRT-12-080to crankshaft pulley,
secure using 4 bolts.
3.Restrain crankshaft using toolLRT-12-080
and remove 8 bolts securing drive plate,
discard locking plate - if fitted.
4.Remove drive plate, recover spacer and shims.
NOTE: Dowel located.

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OVERHAUL Inspecting components
1.Check starter ring gear teeth for chipping or
wear, replace ring gear if necessary.
2.Check drive plate for visible signs of damage
or distortion, replace drive plate if necessary.Drive plate - refit
1.Check that bolt holes in crankshaft are clean
and dry.
2.Position spacer, less original shims to
crankshaft.
3.Position a straight edge across spacer.
4.Measure and record distance between gearbox
mating flange of drive plate housing and
straight edge.
5.Repeat procedure on opposite side of spacer.
6.Add the 2 measurements obtained together
and calculate the average.
7.Calculate the difference between the average
figure obtained and 12.4 mm.
8.Select shims from the range available which
equal the final figure obtained.
NOTE: Shims are available rising in
increments of 0.1 mm from 1.0 mm to 2.1
mm in thickness.