1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER fuel filter

FUEL SYSTEM
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENT LOCATION
1.Fuel filter bleed screw
2.Fuel filter
3.Turbocharger
4.Actuator
5.Air cleaner
6.Fuel injector7.Heater plug
8.Heater plug controller
9.Coolant temperature transmitter
10.Fuel injection pump
11.Fuel lift pump
12.Intercooler

FUEL SYSTEM
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OPERATION
Diesel engines operate by compression ignition. The
rapid compression of air in the cylinder during the
compression cycle heats the air and when fuel is
injected into the heated air, it ignites instantaneously.
During cold tarting, automatically controlled heater
plugs assist in raising the temperature of the
compressed air to ignition point.
A cold start advance unit advances the injection timing
to further assist starting. Idle quality is improved by
the high idle setting.
The engine is supplied with pre-compressed air by a
single stage turbocharger.
Exhaust gases passing over a turbine cause it to
rotate, driving a compressor mounted on the turbine
shaft. Air drawn from the cold air intake passes, via
the air cleaner, to the turbocharger where it is
compressed. Compression in the turbocharger warms
up the air considerably, so that it expands. As a result
the air mass per cylinder is reduced, having a
negative effect on power output. By fitting a charge-air
intercooler, located on the LH side of the radiator, the
air is cooled before reaching the cylinders. This
increases power output through increased mass of
oxygen in the combustion process, as well as
maximising engine durability, through maintaining
lower piston and head temperatures.
Fuel is drawn from the tank by a mechanical lift pump
and passes to the injection pump via a filter. In
addition to removing particle contamination from the
fuel, the filter incorporates a water separator, which
removes and stores water.
The sedimentor/s, when fitted, is located adjacent to
the fuel tank/s and separates contamination and water
particles in the fuel before reaching the fuel lift pump.
The injection pump meters a precisely timed, exact
quantity of fuel to the injectors in response to throttle
variations, injection timing varying with engine speed.
Any excess fuel delivered to the injection pump is
passed back to the tank via the spill return line.
Fuel is injected in a finely atomised form into the main
combustion chamber, the burning fuel expands
rapidly, creating extreme turbulence which mixes the
burning fuel thoroughly with the compressed air,
providing complete combustion.Cold Starting is assisted by heater plugs, a cold start
advance unit and a high idle setting.
Heater plugs
Heater plug operation is controlled by a timer unit,
start relay and resistor. When the ignition is turned on
the timer unit is energised, the heater plugs start to
operate and a warning light on the dashboard
illuminates, remaining on until the heater plugs are
automatically switched off.
The length of time the heater plugs will operate is
dependent on under bonnet temperature, which is
monitored by a sensor located in the timer unit.
Starting the engine results in the power supply to the
heater plugs passing through the resistor, which
reduces their operating temperature. The heater plugs
are cut out either by the temperature sensor in the
timer, or by a microswitch on the injection pump which
operates when the throttle is depressed.
Cold start advance
The cold start advance unit is connected to the engine
cooling system via hoses. It contains a temperature
sensitive element which is retracted when cold and
pulls the advance lever, via cable, towards the rear of
the pump against spring pressure. As coolant
temperature rises, the cold start element expands
releasing tension on the cable and allowing spring
pressure to move the advance lever forwards.
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), when fitted
Operation of the EGR system is dependent on the
following:
·Engine temperature - must be between 20°C and
100°C approx.
·Engine speed - must be between 630 and 2850
rev/min.
·Engine load - calculated by throttle position
sensor.
·EGR valve lift position.
·Duration of engine idling.

19FUEL SYSTEM
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ADJUSTMENT TURBOCHARGER BOOST PRESSURE - CHECK
Service repair no - 19.42.06
1.Disconnect actuator hose from turbocharger and
insert a suitable 'T' piece connector.
2.Connect a short length of suitable hose to
turbocharger and 'T'piece.
3.Connect further hose to 'T' piece and pressure
gaugeLRT-12-011. The pressure gauge hose
must be long enough to reach into the vehicle
cab so that the gauge can be observed by driver
or passenger.
4.To check maximum boost pressure, drive
vehicle normally, but in such a manner that full
throttle can be maintained whilst climbing a hill
with engine speed held steady between 2,500
and 3,000 rev/min. Under these circumstances
boost pressure should read 0,95 - 1,09 Kgf/cm
2
(13.5 - 15.5 lb/in2).PRIMING THE FUEL SYSTEM
Service repair no - 19.50.01
NOTE: If the fuel system has been
completely drained carry out the
procedures for priming both the
sedimentor, if fitted, and fuel filter and injection
pump.
Sedimentor and fuel filter
If the sedimentor or fuel filter have been dismantled
and air has entered the fuel system carry out the
following procedure:
1.Slacken fuel filter bleed screw.
2.Operate hand priming lever on fuel lift pump until
fuel, free from air, emerges from filter.
NOTE: Ensure that the fuel pump lever is
on the bottom of operating cam when
priming, otherwise maximum movement of
the lever cannot be achieved.
3.Tighten filter bleed screw whilst fuel is still
emerging.

FUEL SYSTEM
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REPAIR FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY
Service repair no - 19.25.02
Remove
1.Disconnect battery.
2.Place a suitable container under filter element
and slacken filter bleed screw.
3.Slacken drain tap and allow fuel to drain from
filter element.
4.Slacken fuel inlet and outlet banjo connections.
5.Remove 2 bolts and nuts securing filter head to
inner wing.
6.Remove fuel inlet and outlet banjo bolts and
detach fuel pipes.
7.Remove filter assembly from vehicle. Unscrew
filter element, if necessary.
8.Plug fuel pipe ends to prevent ingress of dirt.Refit
9.Position filter assembly and fit fuel inlet and
outlet pipes using new copper sealing washers
both sides of the banjo connections.
10.Secure filter head to inner wing.
11.Fully tighten banjo connections.
12.Prime fuel system to remove any air trapped in
filter
See Adjustment, Priming the fuel
system
13.Reconnect battery.
FUEL FILTER ELEMENT
Service repair no - 19.25.07
For remove and refit procedure.
See Fuel filter
element

COOLING SYSTEM
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Description
The complete cooling system of the 300Tdi engine
incorporates three independent functions:- Engine
(coolant) cooling; Turbo (charge air) intercooling;
Engine oil cooling.The intercooler is a separate aluminium unit, located
on the LH side of the engine compartment adjacent to
the radiator, sharing the same upper and lower
mountings. For details of turbo intercooling
See
FUEL SYSTEM, Description and operation,
Operation
. The oil cooler matrix is an integral part of
the radiator. Pre-formed pipes/hoses are used to link
the components within the separate systems as
shown below.
Engine cooling system
1.Radiator
2.Thermostat housing
3.Radiator bottom hose
4.Viscous fan
5.Water pump
6.Radiator top hose
7.Heater return hose
8.Coolant supply hose
9.By-pass hose
10.Radiator bleed (purge) hose
11.Bleed (purge) hose, thermostat housing
12.'Y' piece ejector
13.Expansion tank14.Heater rail
15.Heater unit
16.Heater feed hose
17.Intercooler
18.Air cleaner
19.Air feed hose
20.Turbocharger
21.Charge air supply pipe/hose
22.Cooled charge air supply hose
23.Exhaust manifold
24.Engine oil cooler
25.Feed pipe, engine oil cooler
26.Return pipe, engine oil cooler
27.Oil filter