1999 LAND ROVER DEFENDER engine

MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE INTERCOOLER / COOLING SYSTEM
1.Visually check for any obstructions in the
radiator and intercooler matrix and remove
debris as necessary.
2.Visually check fan blades for damage.
3.Check cooling, intercooler and heating systems
for leaks, hoses and oil pipes for security and
condition.
4.Check accessible hose clips for tightness.
5.Check coolant level, top-up if necessary
Cooling System Top-Up
1.With engine cold, remove expansion tank filler
cap.
2.Top-up with recommended mixture of coolant
until level reaches mark on expansion tank.
3.Fit expansion tank filler cap.
Intercooler Flush
1.Remove intercooler.See FUEL SYSTEM,
Repair.
2.Flush intercooler element using Unicorn
Chemicals’C’Solve following the manufaturers
instructions.
3.Thoroughly dry intercooler ensuring that no trace
of solvent remains in the element.
4.Refit intercooler.See FUEL SYSTEM, Repair.AMBIENT AIR PRESSURE (AAP) SENSOR - Td5
1.Check ambient air pressure sensor for damage.
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10MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE DOOR LOCKS AND HINGES
Front, rear and tail doors
1.Open each door in turn and lubricate door
hinges and check strap using recommended
lubricant.
2.Lubricate door lock, striker and private lock using
PTFE lubricant. Remove excessive lubricant,
particularly from door striker area, to avoid
customer complaint.
3.Check tightness of accessible door lock and
striker fixings
4.Open and close door to check for smooth,
noise-free operation. Ensure door closes
securely.
5.Check for smooth operation of private lock.
Bonnet
1.With bonnet open, lubricate hinges, striker, lock
and safety catch using a suitable lubricant.ENGINE COOLANT
1.Renew engine coolant.See COOLING
SYSTEM, Adjustment.
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MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact
with used engine oil. Used engine oil
contains potentially harmful contaminants
which may cause skin cancer or other serious
skin disorders.
1.Remove underbelly panel.See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair.
2.Position suitable container beneath sump.
3.Clean arear around drain plug.
4.Remove oil drain plug, discard sealing washer.
5.Allow oil to drain.
6.Fit new sealing washer to oil drain plug.
7.Fit engine drain plug and tighten to23 Nm (17
lbf.ft).
8.Fill engine with recommended grade of oil to
correct mark on dipstick.See LUBRICANTS,
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES, Information.
9.Fit underbelly panel.See CHASSIS AND
BODY, Repair.CENTRIFUGE ROTOR - Td5
1.Renew centrifuge rotor.See ENGINE , Repair.
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MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE FULL FLOW OIL FILTER
1.Renew full flow oil filter.See ENGINE , Repair.GEARBOX OIL
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact
with used gearbox oil. Used gearbox oil
contains potentially harmful contaminants
which may cause skin cancer or other serious
skin disorders.
1.Renew gearbox oil.See MANUAL GEARBOX,
Adjustment.
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MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE PAS PIPES AND UNIONS
Check
1.Check PAS pipes for correct, secure routing and
signs of chafing.
2.Check for signs of fluid leakage from PAS pump,
hoses, and hose unions.ENGINE, GEARBOX, TRANSFER BOX AND AXLES
Check
1.Check for oil leaks from engine, gearbox, tansfer
box, and front and rear axles. Pay particular
attention to areas around oil seals.
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MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTINGS
1.Check condition of front LH engine mounting.
Tighten fixings if necessary.See ENGINE ,
Repair.
2.Check condition of front RH engine mounting.
Tighten fixings if necessary.See ENGINE ,
Repair.
3.Check condition of rear LH gearbox mounting.
Tighten fixings if necessary.See ENGINE ,
Repair.
4.Check condition of rear RH gearbox mounting.
Tighten fixings if necessary.See ENGINE ,
Repair.ROAD TEST
There are two purposes for conducting a road test.
Firstly, to ensure the work completed within the
dealership meets the standards required as layed
down by dealership processes. Secondly, for a skilled
technician to assess the general condition of the
vehicle and report any conditions that the customer
should be made aware of.
CAUTION: Two wheel roller tests must not
be carried out. Four wheel roller tests
must be restricted to 3 mph (5 kph).
1.Check for correct operation of starter switch.
Ensure the engine starts in a correct manner.
Leave the engine running.
2.With vehicle stationary, turn steering from lock to
lock. Check for smooth operation and ensure
there is no undue noise from the power steering
pump or drive belt.
3.Depress clutch and select all gears in turn.
Check for smooth notch free engagement.
4.Drive vehicle on a short road test. Check all
vehicle systems for correct operation. Pay
particular attention to:
Engine noise
Gearbox noise
Suspension noise
Body noise
Braking system operation
Gear selection
Engine performance
5.Check for correct operation of all instruments
and warning devices where practical.
6.After road test, carry out a final inspection of the
vehicle on vehicle ramps.
7.Check all underbonnet fluid levels and top-up if
necessary.
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12 - ENGINE
CONTENTS
Page
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
TD5 ENGINE 1........................................................................................................
GENERAL 12..........................................................................................................
CYLINDER BLOCK 13............................................................................................
CRANKSHAFT, SUMP AND OIL PUMP 22............................................................
CYLINDER HEAD COMPONENTS 25...................................................................
CAMSHAFT COVER COMPONENTS 30...............................................................
CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN COMPONENTS 30...................................................
CYLINDER BLOCK FLOW 32.................................................................................
OIL COOLER / FILTER FLOW 34...........................................................................
CYLINDER HEAD FLOW 36...................................................................................
ADJUSTMENT
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CHECK 1......................................................................
REPAIR
CAMSHAFT 1.........................................................................................................
PULLEY - CRANKSHAFT 3....................................................................................
OIL SEAL - CRANKSHAFT - REAR 4.....................................................................
BEARING - SPIGOT - CRANKSHAFT 5.................................................................
GASKET - CYLINDER HEAD 6..............................................................................
ROCKER SHAFT ASSEMBLY 11...........................................................................
GASKET - COVER - CAMSHAFT 13......................................................................
ENGINE AND ANCILLARIES 14.............................................................................
MOUNTING - FRONT - LH 19................................................................................
MOUNTING - FRONT - RH 20................................................................................
MOUNTING - GEARBOX - REAR - LH 21..............................................................
MOUNTING - GEARBOX - REAR - RH 22.............................................................
FLYWHEEL 22........................................................................................................
FILTER - OIL 23......................................................................................................
STRAINER - OIL PICK-UP 24.................................................................................
PUMP - OIL 24........................................................................................................
GASKET - ENGINE TO SUMP 26..........................................................................
SWITCH - OIL PRESSURE 28...............................................................................
VALVE - RELIEF - OIL PRESSURE 29..................................................................
COOLER - ENGINE OIL 29....................................................................................
CENTRIFUGE ASSEMBLY 30................................................................................
ROTOR - CENTRIFUGE 32....................................................................................
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12 - ENGINE
CONTENTS
Page
OIL SEAL - TIMING COVER 32..............................................................................
TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS 33...................................................................
OVERHAUL
GASKET - INLET MANIFOLD 1..............................................................................
GASKET - EXHAUST MANIFOLD 2.......................................................................
GASKET - CYLINDER HEAD 3..............................................................................
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET SELECTION 7...........................................................
CYLINDER HEAD - OVERHAUL 8.........................................................................
GASKET - ENGINE SUMP 20................................................................................
SEAL - CRANKSHAFT - REAR 21.........................................................................
STARTER RING GEAR 22.....................................................................................
PUMP - OIL 23........................................................................................................
TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS 26...................................................................
BEARINGS - CONNECTING RODS 30..................................................................
PISTONS, CONNECTING RODS AND CYLINDER BORES 32.............................
CRANKSHAFT 36...................................................................................................
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