1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY engine

ENGINE - V8
REPAIRS 12-2-17
6. RH drive models: Remove brake servo heat
shield.

+ MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST
SYSTEMS - V8, REPAIRS, Heat shield -
brake servo - Without Secondary Air
Injection.
7.Remove 8 bolts securing exhaust manifold to
cylinder head, release manifold and collect 2
gaskets.
8.Progressively remove 4 bolts securing the
rocker shaft and remove rocker shaft.
9.Remove push rods. Store push rods in their
fitted order. 10. Models with SAI: Using a 9 mm hexagonal
drive bit, remove 2 air injection adapters from
cylinder head; discard adapters.
Note: To release the adapter thread locking
agent and prevent damage to the cylinder
head, remove the adapters by alternately
loosening then tightening slightly. Repeat this
procedure until adapters are removed.
CAUTION: Do not use air tools to remove
adapters.
11.In the sequence shown, remove 10 bolts
securing the cylinder head to block. Discard the
bolts.
12.Remove cylinder head.
CAUTION: Support both ends of cylinder
head on blocks of wood.

ENGINE - V8
12-2-18 REPAIRS
13.Remove cylinder head gasket.
Refit
1.Clean mating faces of cylinder block and head
using suitable gasket removal spray and a
plastic scraper, ensure that bolt holes in block
are clean and dry. Clean mating faces of
cylinder head and exhaust manifold.
CAUTION: Do not use a metal scraper or
machined surfaces may be damaged.
2.Check head and block faces for warping and
pitting. If out of specification, renew head.
3. Models with SAI: Using a 5/8 in x 20 TPI
(threads per inch) UNF tap having a class 2A
thread, remove deposits from secondary air
injection adapter tappings in cylinder head.
CAUTION: Ensure that tap used has 20 TPI.
4.Fit cylinder head gasket with the word 'TOP'
uppermost.
CAUTION: Gasket must be fitted dry.
5.Carefully fit cylinder head and locate on
dowels.
6.Lightly lubricate new cylinder head bolt threads
with clean engine oil. 7.Noting that bolts 1, 3 and 5 are longer than the
remainder, fit bolts and tighten in the sequence
shown to 20 Nm (15 lbf.ft) then 90°, and finally
a further 90°.
CAUTION: Do not tighten bolts 180° in one
operation.
8. Models with SAI: Fit new air injection adapters
and using a 9 mm hexagonal drive bit, tighten
to 33 Nm (24 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Do not use an air tool to tighten
adapters.
9.Clean push rods.
10.Lubricate ends of push rods with clean engine
oil.
11.Fit push rods in their removed order.
12.Clean bases of rocker pillars and mating faces
on cylinder head.
13.Clean contact surfaces on rockers, valves and
push rods.
14.Lubricate contact surfaces and rocker shaft
with clean engine oil.
15.Fit rocker shaft assembly and engage push
rods.
16.Fit rocker shaft bolts and progressively tighten
to 40 Nm (30 lbf.ft).
17.Position alternator mounting bracket, fit bolts
and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lbf.ft).
18.Position auxiliary drive belt tensioner, fit bolt
and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
19.Connect ht leads to spark plugs in their fitted
order.
20. Using new gaskets, fit exhaust manifold to
cylinder head. Fit bolts and using sequence
shown, tighten initially to 15 Nm (11 lbf.ft), then
finally tighten to 36 Nm (28 lbf.ft).
21. RH drive models: Fit brake servo heat shield.

+ MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST
SYSTEMS - V8, REPAIRS, Heat shield -
brake servo - Without Secondary Air
Injection.
22.Position engine earth lead, fit bolt and tighten to
22 Nm (16 lbf.ft).
23.Fit inlet manifold gasket.

+ MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST
SYSTEMS - V8, REPAIRS, Gasket - inlet
manifold - lower.

ENGINE - V8
REPAIRS 12-2-19
Gasket - rocker cover - LH
$% 12.29.40
Remove
1.Remove upper inlet manifold gasket.

+ MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST
SYSTEMS - V8, REPAIRS, Gasket - inlet
manifold - upper - Without Secondary Air
Injection.
2. Models with air conditioning: Release 4
clips and remove fan cowl.
3. Models with air conditioning: Release
tension on auxiliary drive belt and remove belt
from air conditioning compressor. Disconnect
compressor multiplug. Remove 4 bolts
securing compressor and position compressor
aside. 4.Release ht leads from rocker cover clips.
5.Remove screw securing dip stick tube.
6.Noting fitted position of 2 long screws or multi-
hex bolts, remove and discard screws/bolts
securing rocker cover; remove rocker cover.
CAUTION: Screws/bolts must be replaced
with new 'patched' multi-hex bolts.
7.Remove and discard rocker cover gasket.

ENGINE - V8
12-2-20 REPAIRS
Refit
1.Clean mating faces of rocker cover and
cylinder head, ensure bolt holes are clean and
dry.
2.Fit a new gasket dry, position rocker cover
ensuring gasket is correctly located.
3.Fit new 'patched' multi-hex rocker cover bolts
ensuring that 2 short bolts are on side of rocker
cover nearest centre of engine.
4.Tighten bolts by diagonal selection to:
lStage 1 - 3 Nm (2.5 lbf.ft)
lStage 2 - 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft)
5.Ensure that outer rim of gasket is correctly
positioned around periphery of rocker cover.
6.Fit and tighten screw securing dip stick tube.
7.Secure ht leads in rocker cover clips.
8. Models with air conditioning: Clean
compressor dowels and dowel holes. Position
compressor, fit bolts and tighten to 22 Nm (16
lbf.ft). Release auxiliary drive belt tensioner
and fit belt to compressor.
9. Models with air conditioning: Position fan
cowl and secure clips.
10.Fit upper inlet manifold.

+ MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST
SYSTEMS - V8, REPAIRS, Gasket - inlet
manifold - upper - Without Secondary Air
Injection.
Gasket - rocker cover - RH
$% 12.29.41
Remove
1.Drain cooling system.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - V8,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.
2.Remove upper inlet manifold gasket.

+ MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST
SYSTEMS - V8, REPAIRS, Gasket - inlet
manifold - upper - Without Secondary Air
Injection.
3. Models with SAI: Disconnect 2 air manifold
unions from adapters in cylinder head and
remove manifold.
CAUTION: Take care that air manifold pipes
are not damaged during removal of union
nuts.
4.Remove 2 bolts securing coolant rails to inlet
manifold.

ENGINE - V8
REPAIRS 12-2-21
5.Release coolant rail from inlet manifold and
discard 'O' ring.
6.Remove nuts securing alternator cables and
release cables from alternator.
7.Disconnect multiplugs from RH bank of
injectors and release harness from fuel rail.
8.Release ht leads from clips on rocker cover.
9.Noting fitted position of 2 long screws or multi-
hex bolts, remove and discard screws/bolts
securing rocker cover; remove rocker cover.
10.Remove and discard rocker cover gasket. Refit
1.Clean mating faces of rocker cover and
cylinder head, ensure bolt holes are clean and
dry.
2.Fit a new gasket dry, position rocker cover
ensuring gasket is correctly located.
3.Fit new 'patched' multi-hex rocker cover bolts
ensuring that 2 short bolts are on side of rocker
cover nearest centre of engine.
4.Tighten bolts by diagonal selection to:
lStage 1 - 3 Nm (2.5 lbf.ft)
lStage 2 - 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft)
5.Ensure that outer rim of gasket is correctly
positioned around periphery of rocker cover.
6.Secure ht leads in rocker cover clips.
7.Secure injector harness to fuel rail and connect
multiplugs to injectors.
8.Position alternator cables, and tighten terminal
B+ nut to 18 Nm (13 lbf.ft) and terminal D+ nut
to 5 Nm (3 lbf.ft).
9.Clean coolant rail 'O' ring recess.
10.Lubricate and fit new 'O' ring to coolant rail,
position coolant rails, fit bolts and tighten to 22
Nm (16 lbf.ft).
11. Models with SAI: Apply a small amount of
engine oil to top of air manifold union nuts and
around air manifold pipes.
12. Models with SAI:Position air manifold and
finger tighten both air manifold union nuts.
CAUTION: Finger tighten union nuts as far
as possible, damage to air manifold pipes or
adapters may result if this is not done.
13. Models with SAI: Tighten both union nuts to
25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Ensure that air manifold pipes
are not distorted during tightening
operation.
14.Fit upper inlet manifold.

+ MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST
SYSTEMS - V8, REPAIRS, Gasket - inlet
manifold - upper - Without Secondary Air
Injection.
15.Refill cooling system.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - V8,
ADJUSTMENTS, Drain and refill.

ENGINE - V8
12-2-22 REPAIRS
Mounting - front - LH
$% 12.45.01
Remove
1.Release turnbuckles and remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect battery earth lead.
3.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
4.Remove underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
5.Position a jack beneath the sump, and support
the engine on the jack.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to
components, cushion the jack pad with a
block of wood or hard rubber.
6.Remove 2 nuts securing engine mountings to
chassis.
7.Remove nut securing LH mounting to cylinder
block.
8.Raise engine sufficiently to allow engine
mounting to be removed, take care not to trap
any cables, pipes or harness.
9.Remove engine mounting. Collect heat shield,
if fitted.Refit
1.Fit heat shield to engine mounting, if fitted.
2.Fit engine mounting ensuring dowel is located.
3.Lower the jack and engage engine mounting
studs in chassis.
4.Fit nuts securing LH engine mounting and
tighten to 85 Nm (63 lbf.ft).
5.Fit underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
6.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
7.Connect battery earth lead.
8.Fit battery cover and secure turnbuckles.

ENGINE - V8
REPAIRS 12-2-23
Mounting - front - RH
$% 12.45.03
Remove
1.Release turnbuckles and remove battery cover.
2.Disconnect battery earth lead.
3.Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a
vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.
4.Remove underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
5.Position a jack beneath the sump, and support
the engine on the jack.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to
components, cushion the jack pad with a
block of wood or hard rubber.
6.Remove 2 nuts securing engine mountings to
chassis.
7.Remove nut securing RH mounting to cylinder
block.
8.Raise engine sufficiently to allow engine
mounting to be removed. Take care not to trap
any cables, pipes or harness.
9.Remove engine mounting.
10.Collect heat shield. Refit
1.Position heat shield.
2.Fit engine mounting ensuring dowel is located.
3.Lower the jack and engage engine mounting
studs in chassis.
4.Fit engine mounting nuts and tighten to 85 Nm
(63 lbf.ft).
5.Fit underbelly panel.

+ EXTERIOR FITTINGS, REPAIRS,
Panel - underbelly.
6.Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
7.Connect battery earth lead.
8.Fit battery cover and secure turnbuckles.

ENGINE - V8
12-2-24 REPAIRS
Mounting - rear - LH
$% 12.45.07
Remove
1.Raise vehicle on lift.
2.Remove 8 bolts securing rear cross member
and remove cross member.
3.Support transfer gearbox on jack.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to
components, cushion the jack pad with a
block of wood or hard rubber.
4.Release and disconnect HO2S multiplug.5.Remove nut securing mounting to body
bracket.
6.Remove nut securing mounting to mounting
bracket.
7.Remove 4 bolts securing mounting bracket to
gearbox.
8.Remove mounting and mounting bracket
assembly.
9.Remove mounting rubber.
10.Remove heat shield, if fitted.
Refit
1.If fitted position heatshield, fit mounting rubber
to mounting bracket, fit nut but do not tighten.
2.Position mounting bracket assembly, fit bolts
securing mounting bracket to gearbox and
tighten to 85 Nm (63 lbf.ft).
3.Fit nut securing mounting to body bracket and
tighten to 48 Nm (35 lbf.ft).
4.Tighten nut securing mounting to gearbox
bracket to 48 Nm (35 lbf.ft).
5.Connect HO2S multiplug and secure to support
bracket.
6.Position rear cross member, fit bolts and
tighten to 26 Nm (19 lbf.ft).
7.Lower vehicle.