1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY check oil

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-19
Transfer box
WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact with
mineral oil. Mineral oils remove the natural fats
from the skin, leading to dryness, irritation and
dermatitis.
Check/top-up oil level
1.Release fixings, remove rear underbelly panel.
2.Clean area around oil filler/level plug.
3.Remove oil filler/level plug.
4.Check that oil level is to bottom of filler/level
plug hole.
5.Top-up level (if required) with recommended oil
to bottom of oil filler/level plug hole.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
6. Fit transfer box filler/level plug and tighten to 25
Nm (18 lbf.ft).
7.Remove all traces of oil from main casing.
8.Fit rear underbelly panel (if fitted), secure
fixings.Replace oil
1. Release fixings, remove rear underbelly panel.
2.Place a suitable container beneath transfer box
drain plug.
3.Clean area around oil filler/level and drain
plugs.
4.Remove oil filler/level plug.
5.Remove oil drain plug.
6.Allow oil to drain.
7. Fit transfer box drain plug and tighten to 30
Nm (22 lbf.ft).
8.Fill transfer box with recommended oil to
bottom of oil filler/level plug hole.

+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS,
Lubrication.
9. Fit transfer box filler/level plug and tighten to 25
Nm (18 lbf.ft).
10. Remove all traces of oil from transfer box.
11.Fit rear underbelly panel (if fitted), secure
fixings.

MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES 10-25
Engine, gearbox, transfer box and axles
Check
1.Check for oil leaks from engine, gearbox
(manual and automatic), transfer box and front
and rear axles; pay particular attention to areas
around oil seals.
Exhaust system
Check
1.Check for signs of exhaust system leaks,
damage and security.
Steering box and front suspension
Check/tighten steering box fixings
1.Check steering box fixings and tighten to 90
Nm (66 lbf.ft).
Check/tighten front axle suspension fixings
1.Check/tighten front suspension LH radius arm
fixings.

+ TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS,
Front suspension.

ENGINE - V8
ADJUSTMENTS 12-2-11
ADJUST ME NTS
Engine oil pressure check
$% 12.90.09.01
Check
1.Remove oil pressure switch.

+ ENGINE - V8, REPAIRS, Switch - oil
pressure.
2.Connect pressure check kit LRT-12-052C
adaptor and gauge to oil pressure switch
position on timing gear cover.
3.Check and if necessary top up engine oil.
4.Run engine at idle speed and check that oil
pressure is within limits given.

+ GENERAL DATA, Engine - V8.
5.Switch off ignition.
6.Remove pressure check kit LRT-12-052C.
7.Clean oil spillage.
8.Fit oil pressure switch.

+ ENGINE - V8, REPAIRS, Switch - oil
pressure.
Adjust
1.If engine oil pressure is below figures given,
check condition of oil pump and/or main and
big end bearings.

ENGINE - V8
REPAIRS 12-2-15
9.In the sequence shown, remove 10 bolts
securing the cylinder head to block. Discard the
bolts.
10.Remove cylinder head.
CAUTION: Support both ends of cylinder
head on blocks of wood.
11.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: Gaskets 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 cylinder head 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).

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 12-2-35
Filter - oil
$% 12.60.04
Remove
1.Clean area around filter head and place a
container beneath engine.
2.Using a strap wrench, unscrew and discard
filter.
Refit
1.Clean mating face of filter head.
2.Lubricate sealing ring of new filter with clean
engine oil.
3.Fit filter and tighten by hand until it seats then
tighten a further half turn.
4.Start and run engine to check for leaks.
5.Stop engine, wait a few minutes, then check oil
level.
6.Top up engine oil.
Strainer - oil pick-up
$% 12.60.20
Remove
1.Remove sump gasket.

+ ENGINE - V8, REPAIRS, Gasket -
sump.
2.Remove 2 bolts and one nut securing oil pick-
up strainer.
3.Remove oil pick-up strainer.
4.Collect spacer from stud.
5.Remove and discard 'O'ring.
Refit
1.Clean oil pick up strainer and 'O' ring recess.
2.Lubricate and fit new 'O' ring.
3.Locate spacer on stud.
4.Position oil pick-up strainer, fit bolts and tighten
to 10 Nm (8 lbf.ft). Fit nut and tighten to 22 Nm
(16 lbf.ft).
5.Fit new sump gasket.

+ ENGINE - V8, REPAIRS, Gasket -
sump.

ENGINE - V8
12-2-50 OVERHAUL
Reassembly
1.Ensure both seal location and running surface
on crankshaft are clean. Ensure that bolt holes
in crankshaft are clean and dry.
2.Lubricate replacement oil seal with engine oil.
3.Lubricate seal guide LRT-12-095 with engine
oil and position guide to crankshaft.
4.Fit new seal squarely onto crankshaft and
remove guide LRT-12-095.
5.Fit seal into location using tools LRT-12-091
and LRT-99-003.
6. All engines: Ensure bolt holes in crankshaft
are clean and dry.
7. All engines: Clean all components.
8. All engines: Check that drive plate is free from
cracks and distortion.
9. Early engines: Fit hub, starter ring gear and
spacer to crankshaft, tighten Allen bolts to 78
Nm (58 lbf.ft).
10. Early engines: Fit drive plate and clamp ring,
tighten bolts to 45 Nm (35 lbf.ft).
11. Later engines: Fit starter ring gear, fit Allen
bolts and tighten to 85 Nm (63 lbf.ft).
12. Later engines: Fit drive plate and clamp ring,
fit bolts and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft).
13.Fit CKP sensor.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
V8, REPAIRS, Sensor - crankshaft position
(CKP).
Seal - crankshaft - rear - manual models
$% 12.21.20.01
Disassembly
1.Restrain flywheel.
2.Working in sequence, loosen and remove 6
bolts securing clutch cover to flywheel.
3.Remove clutch cover.
4.Remove clutch plate.
5.Remove CKP sensor.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -
V8, REPAIRS, Sensor - crankshaft position
(CKP).
6.Remove 6 bolts securing flywheel.
7.Remove flywheel.

ENGINE - V8
12-2-62 OVERHAUL
10.Remove cylinder head gasket.
CAUTION: Support both ends of cylinder
head on blocks of wood.
Inspect
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.
CAUTION: Do not use a metal scraper or
machined surfaces may be damaged.
2.Check head and block faces for warping and
pitting.
lMaximum cylinder head warp = 0.05 mm
(0.002 in).
Note: Cylinder head can be refaced to 0.50
mm (0.02 in) maximum below head height –
See cylinder head overhaul.
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.Reassembly
1.Ensure that cylinder head bolt holes are clean
and dry.
2.Fit cylinder head gasket with the word TOP
uppermost.
CAUTION: Gaskets must be fitted dry.
3.Carefully fit cylinder head and locate on
dowels.
4.Lightly lubricate new cylinder head bolt threads
with clean engine oil.
5.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 turn through 90
°, then a further 90 °. CAUTION: Do not
tighten bolts 180° in one operation.
6. 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.
7.Clean the push rods, Lubricate ends of push
rods with clean engine oil, and fit in their
removed order.
8.Clean bases of rocker pillars and mating faces
on cylinder head.
9.Clean contact surfaces on rockers, valves and
push rods.
10.Lubricate contact surfaces and rocker shaft
with clean engine oil.
11.Fit rocker shaft assembly and engage push
rods.
12.Fit rocker shaft bolts and progressively tighten
to 40 Nm (30 lbf.ft).
13.Connect ht leads to spark plugs in their correct
fitted order.
14. RH cylinder head: Position alternator
mounting bracket, fit bolts and tighten to 40 Nm
(30 lbf.ft).
15. RH cylinder head: Fit auxiliary drive belt
tensioner.
16.Fit inlet manifold gasket.

+ ENGINE - V8, OVERHAUL, Gasket -
inlet manifold.