1999 LAND ROVER DEFENDER cooling

FUEL SYSTEM
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REPAIR HEATER PLUGS - SET
Service repair no - 19.60.31
Remove
1.Remove 3 bolts and remove engine acoustic
cover.
2.Remove battery cover.
3.Disconnect battery negative lead.
4.Disconnect 4 heater plug leads.
5.Loosen and remove 4 heater plugs.
Refit
6.Throughly clean heater plugs and seating area
in cylinder head.
7.Apply a suitable anti-seize compound to threads
of heater plugs.
8.Fit heater plugs and tighten to16 Nm (12 lbf. ft)
.
9.Connect heater plug leads.
10.Fit engine acoustic cover.
11.Reconnect battery negative lead.
12.Fit battery cover.INTERCOOLER
Service repair no - 19.42.15
Remove
1.Remove radiator.See COOLING SYSTEM,
Repair.
2.Release clip and remove air hose from
intercooler.
Refit
3.Position air hose to intercooler and secure with
clip.
4.Fit radiator.See COOLING SYSTEM, Repair.
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26 - COOLING SYSTEM
CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
COOLING SYSTEM COMPONENT LAYOUT 2.....................................................
COOLING SYSTEM COOLANT FLOW 4...............................................................
GENERAL 5............................................................................................................
OPERATION 11......................................................................................................
ADJUSTMENT
DRAIN AND REFILL 1............................................................................................
REPAIR
COUPLING - COOLING FAN 1...............................................................................
THERMOSTAT 1.....................................................................................................
PUMP - COOLANT 2..............................................................................................
RADIATOR 3...........................................................................................................
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION COOLING SYSTEM COMPONENT LAYOUT
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COOLING SYSTEM
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
NOTE: Inset A shows differences for Pre
EU3 models
1.Pressure cap
2.Overflow pipe
3.Heater return hose
4.Heater matrix
5.Heater inlet hose
6.Oil cooler return pipe - EU3 models
7.Connecting hose
8.Oil cooler housing assembly
9.Heater inlet pipe
10.Connecting hose
11.Outlet housing
12.Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor
13.Bleed screw
14.Radiator top hose
15.Radiator - upper
16.Intercooler
17.Gearbox oil cooler
18.Radiator - lower
19.Viscous fan
20.Drain plug
21.Connecting hose
22.Fuel cooler feed hose
23.Radiator bottom hose
24.Thermostat housing
25.Connecting hose
26.Coolant pump feed pipe
27.Coolant by-pass pipe
28.Radiator bleed pipe
29.Connecting hose
30.Coolant pump
31.Fuel cooler
32.Heater/expansion tank return hose
33.Expansion tank
34.EGR Cooler - EU3 models
35.Connecting hose - EU3 models
36.Connecting hose - EU3 models
37.Hose - EGR Cooler to oil cooler return pipe -
EU3 models
38.Radiator lower feed hose - Pre EU3 models
39.Oil cooler return pipe - Pre EU3 models
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION COOLING SYSTEM COOLANT FLOW
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COOLING SYSTEM
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION A - EU 3 Models
B- Pre EU3 Models
GENERAL
The cooling system used on the Diesel engine is a pressure relief by-pass type system which allows coolant to
circulate around the engine block and heater circuit when the thermostat is closed. With coolant not passing
through the by-pass or the radiator promotes faster heater warm-up which in turn improves passenger comfort.
A coolant pump is mounted on a casting behind the PAS pump and is driven from the PAS pump at crankshaft
speed by the auxiliary drive belt. The pump mounting casting connects with passages in the cylinder block and
pumps coolant from the radiator through the cylinder block.
A viscous fan is attached to an idler pulley at the front of the engine. The fan is attached to a threaded spigot on
the pulley with a right hand threaded nut. The fan draws air through the radiator to assist in cooling when the
vehicle is stationary. The fan rotational speed is controlled relative to the running temperature of the engine by a
thermostatic valve regulated by a bi-metallic coil.
The cooling system uses a 50/50 mix of anti-freeze and water.
Thermostat Housing
A plastic thermostat housing is located behind the radiator. The housing has three connections which locate the
radiator bottom hose, top hose and coolant pump feed pipe. The housing contains a wax element thermostat and
a spring loaded by-pass flow valve.
Thermostat - Main valve
The thermostat is used to maintain the coolant at the optimum temperature for efficient combustion and to aid
engine warm-up. The thermostat is closed at temperatures below approximately 82°C (179°F). When the coolant
temperature reaches approximately 82°C the thermostat starts to open and is fully open at approximately 96°C
(204°F). In this condition the full flow of coolant is directed through the radiator.
The thermostat is exposed to 90% hot coolant from the engine on one side and 10% cold coolant returning from
the radiator bottom hose on the other side.
Hot coolant from the engine passes from the by-pass pipe through four sensing holes in the flow valve into a tube
surrounding 90% of the thermostat sensitive area. Cold coolant returning from the radiator, cooled by the ambient
air, conducts through 10% of the thermostat sensitive area.
In cold ambient temperatures, the engine temperature is raised approximately 10°C (50°F) to compensate for the
heat loss of 10% exposure to the cold coolant returning from the radiator bottom hose.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION By-pass flow valve
The by-pass flow valve is held closed by a light spring. It operates to further aid heater warm-up. When the main
valve is closed and the engine speed is below 1500 rev/min, the coolant pump does not produce sufficient flow
and pressure to open the valve. In this condition the valve prevents coolant circulating through the by-pass circuit
and forces the coolant through the heater matrix only. This provides a higher flow of warm coolant through the
heater matrix to improve passenger comfort in cold conditions.
When the engine speed increases above 1500 rev/min the coolant pump produces a greater flow and pressure
than the heater circuit can take. The pressure acts on the flow valve and overcomes the valve spring pressure,
opening the valve and limiting the pressure in the heater circuit. The valve modulates to provide maximum coolant
flow through the heater matrix and yet allowing excess coolant to flow into the by-pass circuit to provide the
engines cooling needs at higher engine rev/min.
Outlet Housing
A cast aluminium outlet housing is attached to the cylinder head with three bolts and sealed with a gasket. Coolant
leaves the engine through the outlet housing and is directed through a hose to the heater matrix, the radiator or
the by-pass circuit.
An Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is installed in a threaded port on the side of the outlet housing. The
sensor monitors coolant temperature emerging from the engine and sends signals to the Engine Control Module
(ECM) for engine management and temperature gauge operation.
Expansion Tank
The expansion tank is located in the engine compartment. The tank is made from moulded plastic and attached to
brackets on the right hand inner wing. A maximum coolant when cold level is moulded onto the tank.
Excess coolant created by heat expansion is returned to the expansion tank from the radiator bleed pipe at the top
of the radiator. An outlet pipe is connected into the coolant pump feed hose and replaces the coolant displaced by
heat expansion into the system when the engine is cool.
The expansion tank is fitted with a sealed pressure cap. The cap contains a pressure relief valve which opens to
allow excessive pressure and coolant to vent through the overflow pipe. The relief valve is open at a pressure of
1.4 bar (20 lbf.in) and above.
Heater Matrix
The heater matrix is fitted in the heater assembly inside the passenger compartment. Two pipes pass through the
bulkhead into the engine compartment and provide coolant flow to and from the matrix. The pipes from the
bulkhead are connected to the matrix, sealed with’O’rings and clamped with circular rings.
The matrix is constructed from aluminium with two end tanks interconnected with tubes. Aluminium fins are
located between the tubes and conduct heat from the hot coolant flowing through the tubes. Air from the heater
assembly is warmed as it passes through the matrix fins. The warm air is then distributed in to the passenger
compartment as required.
When the engine is running, coolant from the engine is constantly circulated through the heater matrix.
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