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INFORMATION Valves
Valve stem diameter:
Inlet 7.09 to 7.10 mm.........................................................................
Exhaust 7.07 to 7.09 mm...................................................................
Valve head diameter:
Inlet 31.7 to 31.95 mm.........................................................................
Exhaust 29.2 to 29.43 mm...................................................................
Valve installed height - maximum 43.4 mm....................................
Valve stem to guide clearance:
Inlet 0.04 to 0.06 mm.........................................................................
Service limit 0.09 mm.............................................................
Exhaust 0.06 to 0.07 mm...................................................................
Service limit 0.10 mm.............................................................
Valve guides
Internal diameter - Inlet and Exhaust 7.137 to 7.162 mm...............................
Overall length:
Inlet 48.5 mm.........................................................................
Exhaust 52.9 mm...................................................................
Valve seats
Valve seat angle - Inlet and Exhaust 45° ................................
Valve seat width - Inlet and Exhaust 1.5 to 2.0 mm................................
Valve face angle:
Inlet and Exhaust 45°to 45°15' .............................................................
Crankshaft
End-float 0.03 to 0.2 mm...........................................................................
Thrust washer halves thickness 2.31 to 2.36 mm.......................................
Main journal diameter 54.005 to 54.026 mm.......................................................
Maximum out of round 0.010 mm............................................
Main bearing diametric clearance 0.03 to 0.07 mm....................................
Big-end journal diameter 47.648 to 47.661 mm..................................................
Maximum out of round 0.010 mm............................................
Big-end bearing diametric clearance 0.04 to 0.08 mm................................
Piston rings
New ring to groove clearance:
Top compression 0.06 to 0.09 mm.............................................................
2nd compression 0.05 to 0.07 mm..............................................................
Oil control rails - expander fitted 0.03 to 0.05 mm......................................
Ring fitted gap:
Top compression 0.25 to 0.35 mm.............................................................
2nd compression 0.3 to 0.5 mm..............................................................
Oil control rails 0.38 to 1.14 mm.................................................................
Pistons
Piston diameter:
Grade A 84.409 to 84.422 mm...................................................................
Grade B 84.423 to 84.436 mm...................................................................
Clearance in bore 0.01 to 0.03 mm.............................................................
Cylinder bore
Grade A 84.442 to 84.455 mm...................................................................
Grade B 84.456 to 84.469 mm...................................................................
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INFORMATION FUEL SYSTEM - Mpi
Electronic fuel injection data
See ENGINE TUNING DATA, Information, Engine............................................
- Mpi - 2.0 Litre
Fuel Pump:
Make/Type A.C. Rochester/Electric immersible.......................................................................
Pump pressure 3.2 bar.................................................................
Delivery at 3 bar pressure & 12V (min) 64 litre/h............................
Regulated pressure range 3.0 ñ 0.2 bar................................................
Fuel pump delivery pressure 2.3 - 2.5 kgf/cm
2............................................
Fuel filter Bosch in-line filter 'canister' type..........................................................................
COOLING SYSTEM - Mpi
Pressure cap 15lbf/in
2(1.03 bar) (system pressure) ....................................................................
Thermostat 88 ÊC.......................................................................
CLUTCH - Mpi
Type Diaphragm spring, hydraulically operated.................................................................................
Adjustment Self adjusting.......................................................................
Clutch plate diameter 215.13 mm.......................................................
TRANSMISSION - Mpi
Manual gearbox
Type R380 Single helical constant mesh.......................................................................
Speeds 5 forward 1 reverse all synchromesh.............................................................................
Transfer box
Type LT230T Two speed reduction on main gearbox output. Front....................................................................
and rear drive permanently engaged via a lockable
differential
Overall ratios (final drive): In high transfer In low transfer
Fifth 4.146:1.................................................................................. 9.761:1
Fourth 4.989:1............................................................................... 11.746:1
Third 7.518:1................................................................................. 17.701:1
Second 11.479:1............................................................................. 27.109:1
First 17.884:1.................................................................................. 42.109:1
Reverse 18.463:1............................................................................ 43.472:1
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INFORMATION VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions
Overall length (including spare wheel) 4538 mm.............................
Overall length (including tow hitch) 4581 mm..................................
Overall width 2189 mm....................................................................
Overall height 1914 mm...................................................................
Wheelbase 2540 mm.......................................................................
Track front/rear 1486 mm.................................................................
Width between wheel boxes 1080 mm............................................
Seating capacity 5 to 7...............................................................
Performance
Tyre size fitted 205 R16 radial..................................................................
Tyre size fitted 235/70 R16 radial..................................................................
Max. gradient (EEC kerb weight) 45° .....................................
Approach angle (EEC kerb weight) 35° ..................................
Departure angle with tow hitch (EEC kerb weight) 20° ...........
Departure angle without tow hitch
(EEC kerb weight) 29° ............................................................
Ramp break over angle 33° ....................................................
Min. ground clearance (unladen) 204 mm.....................................
Wading depth 500 mm...................................................................
Towing weights
On road Off road
Unbraked trailers 750 kg.............................................................. 500 kg
Trailers with overrun brakes - Mpi 2750 kg.................................... 1000 kg
Trailers with overrun brakes - V8i & Tdi 3500 kg........................... 1000 kg
4 wheel trailers with coupled brakes
(FULLY BRAKED)* 4000 kg.......................................................... 1000 kg
NOTE: * Only applies to vehicles modified to accept coupled brakes.
NOTE: All weight figures are subject to local restrictions.
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INFORMATION ENGINE 3.9 V8i
Type3.9 Litre V8i .................................................................................
Firing order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 .....................................................................
Cylinder Numbers
Left bank 1-3-5-7..........................................................................
Right bank 2-4-6-8........................................................................
No 1 Cylinder locationPulley end of left bank ...................................................
Timing marksOn crankshaft vibration damper ..................................................................
Spark plugs
Make/type(8.13:1 Compression) Champion RN11YCC......................................
Gap 0.84-0.96mm..................................................................................
Make/type(9.35:1 Compression) Champion RN11YCC......................................
Gap 0.84-0.96mm..................................................................................
Coil
Make/type Bosch 0-221-122-392,........................................................................
Compression ratio8.13:1 or 9.35:1 .........................................................
Fuel injection systemLucas 14 CUX Hot-wire air flow sensor system .....................................................
electronically controlled
Valve Timing Inlet Exhaust
Opens 32°BTDC .............................................................................. 70°BBDC
Closes 73°ABDC .............................................................................. 35°ATDC
Duration 285° ........................................................................... 285°
Valve peak 104°ATDC ....................................................................... 114°BTDC
Idle speed - controlled by MFI system
- all loads off in neutral 665 to 735 rev/min.....................................................
- auto gearbox in gear, air con operating 650±28 rev/min .........................
- auto gearbox in gear, air con off 600±28 rev/min ....................................
- manual gearbox 700±28 rev/min .............................................................
- manual gearbox, air con operating 750±28 rev/min ................................
Base idle speed525±25 rev/min
See FUEL SYSTEM, Fault..............................................................
diagnosis, Base idle speed setting.
Ignition Timing - dynamic at 800 rev/min max,
vacuum disconnected
8.13:1 compression, non catalyst 2°BTDC±1° .....................................
9.35:1 compression, non catalyst 4°BTDC±1° .....................................
9.35:1 compression, catalyst 5°BTDC±1° ............................................
Exhaust gas
CO content at idle 0.5 to 1.0% max.............................................................
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INFORMATION Distributor
Make/type Lucas 35DLM8 electronic........................................................................
Rotation Clockwise............................................................................
Air gap 0.20-0.35mm..............................................................................
Part number Lucas Rover
8.13:1, non catalyst 42584A.......................................................... ERR 4753
9.35:1, non catalyst 42582A.......................................................... ERR 4754
9.35:1, catalyst 42583A................................................................. ERR 4755
Centrifugal Advance
Decelerating check-vacuum hose disconnected
Distributor rpm decelerating speeds
8.13:1 non catalyst
2000 Distributor advance................................................................................. 5°30' to 8°30'
1400 ................................................................................. 6°18' to 8°30'
800 ................................................................................... 2°to 4°
9.35:1 non catalyst
2200 Distributor advance................................................................................. 7°to 10°
1400 ................................................................................. 7°48' to 10°
650 ................................................................................... 1°to 3°
9.35:1 catalyst
2200 Distributor advance................................................................................. 5°30' to 8°30'
1400 ................................................................................. 6°18' to 8°30'
800 ................................................................................... 2°to 4°
Fuel
8.13:1, non catalyst 91 RON minimum unleaded..........................................................
9.35:1, non catalyst 95 RON minimum unleaded..........................................................
9.35:1, catalyst 95 RON minimum unleaded.................................................................
USA-Premium unleaded (PUG) CLC or AKI 90 octane minimum.......................................
95 RON minimum
Australian market variations
Fuel 91 RON minimum unleaded..................................................................................
Compression ratio 8.13:1............................................................
Spark plug Champion RN12YC........................................................................
Spark plug gap 0.84-0.96mm (0.033-0.038 in).................................................................
Ignition Timing at 800 rev/min max
(vacuum pipe disconnected) 2°BTDC±1° ............................................
Exhaust gas idle CO 1% max (hot)........................................................
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INFORMATION ENGINE 4.0 V8
Type4.0 Litre V8 .................................................................................
Firing order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 .....................................................................
Cylinder Numbers
Left bank 1-3-5-7..........................................................................
Right bank 2-4-6-8........................................................................
No 1 Cylinder locationPulley end of left bank ...................................................
Spark plugs
Make/type Champion RN11YCC........................................................................
Gap 0.90 - 1.00 mm.................................................................................. 0.035 - 0.040 in
Coils
Make Lucas 2D1S2................................................................................
Type Twin coils, bank of 4.................................................................................
High Compression Low Compression
Compression ratio 9.35:1............................................................ 8.2:1
Fuel injection systemSagem - Lucas GEMS8 Hot-wire air flow sensor .....................................................
system electronically controlled
Valve Timing Inlet Exhaust
Opens 28°BTDC .............................................................................. 66°BBDC
Closes 77°ABDC .............................................................................. 39°ATDC
Duration 285° ........................................................................... 285°
Valve peak 108°ATDC ....................................................................... 110°BTDC
Idle speed - controlled by GEMS system
all loads off 700±20 rev/min ..............................................................
Base idle speedNot adjustable ..............................................................
Idle air control valve position, checked viaTestBook
CO at idle
vehicles without heated oxygen sensors 1.5% ñ 0.5%.................
Fuel
9.35:1 catalyst 95 RON minimum unleaded.................................................................
USA vehicles - Premium unleaded (PUG) 95 RON minimum.......................
8.2:1 catalyst 91 RON minimum unleaded.................................................................
Non catalyst 91 RON minimum unleaded or leaded.........................................................
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INFORMATION 300 Tdi ENGINE
Type2.5 Litre Turbo diesel intercooled .................................................................................
Firing order1-3-4-2 .....................................................................
Injection timing1,54 mm lift at T.D.C. ...............................................................
Injection timing with electronic EGR1,40 mm lift at T.D.C. ............................
Injection timing with EDC0,45 mm lift at T.D.C. ..............................................
Timing marks:
Valve timing - manual Slot for pin in flywheel and TDC mark on front pulley........................................................
Valve timing - automatic Slot for pin in ring gear. Access through rear engine...................................................
plate. TDC mark on front pulley
Injection timing Timing pin (service tool).................................................................
Tappet clearances inlet and exhaust 0,20 mm cold...............................
Valve timing: Inlet Exhaust
- Opens 16°B.T.D.C. ............................................................................ 51°B.B.D.C.
- Closes 42°A.B.D.C. ............................................................................ 13°A.T.D.C.
- Peak 103°A.T.D.C. ............................................................................... 109°B.T.D.C.
- Lift 9,67 mm.................................................................................. 9,97 mm
Maximum governed speeds:
- No load (neutral/full throttle) 4600 + 40 - 120 rev/min...........................................
- Idle speed at running temperature 720±20 rev/min .................................
- Die-down time 4 seconds................................................................
INJECTION PUMP
Make & type - standard Bosch rotary R509 type with boost control and two....................................................
speed mechanical governor with auto advance and
solenoid electrical shut-off. Tamper proof sealing on,
no load governed speed and fuel adjustment screws.
Constant volume delivery valves
Make & type - Electronic EGR Bosch rotary R509/1 type with boost control and two.........................................
speed mechanical governor with auto advance and
solenoid electrical shut-off. Tamper proof sealing on
flight speed and fuel adjustment screws. Constant
volume delivery valves. Throttle position sensor for
EGR control.
Make & type - Electronic diesel control - EDC Bosch rotary R500 type with full electronic control of.................
fuelling and timing. Constant pressure delivery valves.
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INFORMATION GLOW PLUGS
Make & type Probe type, No.0100226129A Beru 12 volts.....................................................................
Time to reach operating temperature of 850°C 8 seconds................
INJECTORS
Make & type - standard Bosch KBAL 90 P37....................................................
Nozzle type DSLA 145P366......................................................................
Opening pressure (working pressure) Initial pressure 200 atmospheres..............................
Secondary 280 atmospheres
Make & type - EDC feedback 1 in each engine Bosch KBAL 90 P38...............
Nozzle type DSLA 145P365......................................................................
Opening pressure (working pressure) Initial pressure 200 atmospheres..............................
Secondary 300 atmospheres
Make & type - EDC standard injector 3 in each engine Bosch KBAL 90 P36....
Nozzle type DSLA 145P365......................................................................
Opening pressure (working pressure) Initial pressure 200 atmospheres..............................
Secondary 300 atmospheres
TURBOCHARGER
Make & type Allied signal.....................................................................
Maximum boost pressure 0.8-1.0 bar (12-15lbf/in
2) measured at wastegate .................................................
actuator 'T' piece