1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY engine

GENERAL DATA
04-4
Engine - V8
General
Cylinder arrangement 90° V8, numbered from the front of the engine:
⇒ Left bank cylinders 1, 3, 5 and 7
⇒ Right bank cylinders 2, 4, 6 and 8
Bore 94.00 mm (3.70 in)
Stroke:
⇒ 4.0 litre
⇒ 4.6 litre71.04 mm (2.80 in)
81.92 mm (3.22 in)
Capacity:
⇒ 4.0 litre
⇒ 4.6 litre3950 cm
3 (241 in3)
4554 cm3 (278 in3)
Firing order 1 - 8 - 4 - 3 - 6 - 5 - 7 - 2
Compression ratio:
⇒ Low - 4.0 litre 8.23:1
⇒ High - 4.0 and 4.6 litre 9.35:1
Direction of rotation Clockwise viewed from the front of the engine
Maximum power - 4.0 litre:
⇒ Low compression ratio 132 kW (177 bhp) at 4750 rev/min
⇒ High compression ratio - UK/Japan/ROW 136 kW (182 bhp) at 4750 rev/min
⇒ High compression ratio - NAS 140 kW (187 bhp) at 4750 rev/min
Maximum power - 4.6 litre 162 kW (217 bhp) at 4750 rev/min
Maximum engine speed:
⇒ Continuous5000 rev/min
⇒ Intermittent 5250 rev/min
Weight (fully dressed, wet)
⇒ Manual 194 Kg (435 lb)
⇒ Automatic 179 Kg (402 lb)
Dimensions:
⇒ Length - Manual 767 mm (30.2 in) (Including fan)
⇒ Length - Automatic 777 mm (30.5 in) (Including fan and drive plate)
⇒ Width 652 mm (25.7 in)
⇒ Height 746 mm (29.4 in)
Spark plugs:
⇒ Make/Type - 4.0 litre Champion RC11 PYP B4
⇒ Make/type - 4.6 litre Champion RN11 YCC
⇒ Gap - 4.0 and 4.6 litre 1.00 ± 0.05 mm (0.040 ± 0.002 in) Non-adjustable
Coils:
⇒Make Bosch 0221 503 407
⇒Type Twin coils
Fuel injection system:
⇒Make Bosch Motronic 5.2.1 Type 4146
⇒Type Multiport fuel injection, electronically controlled with electro-
mechanical injectors

GENERAL DATA
04-7
Valves
Stem diameter:
⇒ Inlet 8.664 - 8.679 mm (0.3411 - 0.3417 in)
⇒ Exhaust – 4.0 litre up to engine nos. 55D 05677A;
56D 50787A; 97D 05504A
⇒ Exhaust – 4.0 litre from engine nos. 55D 05678A;
56D 50788A; 97D 05505A and all 4.6 litre8.651 - 8.666 mm (0.3406 - 0.3412 in)
8.641 to 8.656 mm (0.340 to 0.341 in)
Head diameter:
⇒ Inlet 39.75 - 40.00 mm (1.5650 - 1.5748 in)
⇒ Exhaust 34.227 - 34.481 mm (1.3475 - 1.3575 in)
Seat face angle:
⇒ Inlet 46° 25' - 46° 00'
⇒ Exhaust 46° 25' - 46° 00'
Valve face angle:
⇒ Inlet 45° 00' - 45° 30'
⇒ Exhaust 45° 00' - 45° 30'
Valve springs
Free length 48.8 mm (1.92 in)
Fitted length 40.93 mm (1.61 in)

GENERAL DATA
04-9
Cooling system - Td5
Type Pressurised, spill return partial flow, thermostatically controlled
Cooling fans 11 blade axial flow on viscous coupling and 11 blade axial flow electric
Electric cooling fan switching points:
For A/C system:
⇒ On When vehicle speed is 50 mph (80 km/h) or less and ambient
temperature is 28 °C (82 °F) or more
⇒ Off When vehicle speed increases to 62.5 mph (100 km/h) or ambient
temperature decreases to 25 °C (77 °F)
For engine cooling during normal running:
⇒ On 110 °C (230 °F)
⇒ Off 105 °C (221 °F)
For engine cooling at ignition off (to counteract heat
soak):
⇒ On If, within 10 seconds of ignition off, engine coolant temperature is 105
°C (221 °F) or more
⇒ Off After 10 minutes or if engine coolant temperature decreases to 100 °C
(212 °F)
Coolant pump Centrifugal impeller, belt driven from crankshaft
Thermostat Waxstat with pressure relief valve
Thermostat opening temperature:
⇒ Initial opening 82 °C (179 °F)
⇒ Fully open 96 °C (204 °F)
Expansion tank cap relief valve - system operating
pressure1.4 bar (20.3 lbf.in
2)
Fuel cooler thermostat opening temperature 82°C (179°F)

GENERAL DATA
04-10
Cooling system - V8
Type Pressurised, spill return, thermostatically controlled water and
antifreeze mixture. Vertical flow radiator with remote header tank and
pump assisted
Cooling fans 9 blade axial flow on viscous coupling and 11 blade axial flow electric
Electric cooling fan switching points:
For A/C system:
⇒ On When vehicle speed is 50 mph (80 km/h) or less and ambient
temperature is 28 °C (82 °F) or more
⇒ Off When vehicle speed increases to (62.5 mph (100 km/h) or ambient
temperature decreases to 25 °C (77 °F)
For engine cooling during normal running:
⇒ On 100 °C (212 °F)
⇒ Off 94.5 °C (202 °F)
For engine cooling at ignition off (to counteract heat
soak):
⇒ On If, within 10 seconds of ignition off, intake air temperature is 60 °C (140
°F) or more and engine coolant temperature is 110 °C (230 °F) or more
⇒ Off After 10 minutes or if engine coolant temperature decreases to 100 °C
(212 °F)
Coolant pump Centrifugal impeller, belt driven from crankshaft
Coolant pump drive ratio 1.293 : 1
Coolant pump output at 1000 rev/min 10 litres/min (2.64 US galls/min) at 0.7 bar (10 lbf.in
2)
Thermostat Waxstat with pressure relief valve
Thermostat operating temperature:
⇒ Initial opening 82 °C (179 °F)
⇒ Fully open 96 °C (204 °F)
Expansion tank cap relief valve - system operating
pressure1.4 bar (20 lbf.in
2)

GENERAL DATA
04-17
Steering
Note: Measurements taken at EEC kerb weight.
Type Hydraulically assisted worm and roller
Steering wheel turns lock to lock 3.5
Steering wheel diameter 400 mm (15.7 in)
Turning circle, kerb to kerb 11.9 metres (39.1 feet)
PAS pump Hobourn Automotive Ltd. Series 500, belt driven
PAS pump pressure - engine at idle with steering at full lock 21 to 62 bar (305 to 900 lbf/in
2
Delivery pressure (nominal) 100 bar (1450 lbf.in2) 8.5 litres/min (15.1 pints/min)
(18.1 US pints/min)
Steering geometry:
⇒ Camber angle - Front, up to VIN 2A 754807 - unladen condition
⇒ Camber angle - Front, from VIN 2A 754808 - unladen condition
⇒ Camber angle - Rear - unladen condition–10' ± 30'
+20' ± 30'
–10' ± 30'
⇒ Cross camber - Front and rear 45' (Maximum)
⇒ Castor angle - unladen condition 3° 45' ± 45'
⇒ Cross castor 1° (Maximum)
⇒ Toe out - Front
⇒ Toe in - Rear– 0° 10' ± 0° 10' (total)
+ 0° 5' ± 0° 15' (total)
⇒ Thrust angle 0° ± 20'
⇒ Swivel pin inclination 13° 11'

GENERAL DATA
04-24
Weights
NOTE: The rear axle load for vehicles with self levelling suspension can be increased to a maximum of 1928 kg (4249
lb) when towing, provided road speed is limited to 60 mph (100 km/h).
NOTE: Axle weights are non additive. The individual maximum weights and gross vehicle weight must not be
exceeded.
kgs lbs
Unladen weight:
⇒ V8 models 2095 - 2235 4619 - 4928
⇒ Td5 model 2150 - 2280 4740 - 5027
Max.GVW:
⇒ All 5 seat vehicles (coil springs) 2750 6063
⇒ All 7 seat Diesel engine vehicles (coil springs) 2880 6347
⇒ All 7 seat Petrol engine vehicles (coil springs) 2825 6215
⇒ V8 models with self levelling suspension 2825 6228
⇒ Td5 models with self levelling suspension 2880 6349
Max. front axle load 1200 2646
Max. rear axle load:
⇒ With coil springs 1720 3792
⇒ With self levelling suspension 1800 3968

IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
05-2
Vehicle identification number - except NAS and
Canada
Example: SALLTGM87WA600172Vehicle identification number - NAS and Canada
Example: SALTY124OWA600180
Paint and trim colour codes
Paint code (F): a 3 digit code identifying the original
paint colour is stamped on the VIN plate. Refer to
Parts Catalogue for full list of colour codes.
Trim code (G): a code identifying the original trim
type and colour is stamped on the VIN plate. Refer to
the relevant Parts Catalogue for coding details
SALManufacturer's identifier (Land Rover UK)
LTMarque/Model
LT = Discovery
GClass
A = Japan
G = 100 inch
MBody Style
B = 5 door models
8Engine
1 = 4.0 V8 LC Cat
2 = 4.0 V8 HC Cat
3 = 4.0 LC Non Cat
8 = TD5 engine EGR/Cat
9 = TD5 engine EGR/ Non Cat
7Transmission and Steering
3 = RHD automatic gearbox
4 = LHD automatic gearbox
7 = RHD manual gearbox
8 = LHD manual gearbox
WModel Year
W = 1998 Model year
X = 1999 Model year
Y = 2000 Model year
1 = 2001 Model year
2 = 2002 Model year
3 = 2003 Model year
AAssembly plant
A = Solihull
F = KD build
6 figures= Serial number
SALManufacturer's identifier (Land Rover UK)
TMarque/Model
T = Discovery
YClass
Y = 100 inch USA/Canada
N = 100 inch California
1Body Style
1 = 4 door Station Wagon
2Engine
2 = 4.0 V8 HC Cat
4Transmission and Steering
4 = LHD automatic gearbox
OCheck digit
WModel Year
W = 1998 Model year
X = 1999 Model year
Y = 2000 Model year
1 = 2001 Model year
2 = 2002 Model year
3 = 2003 Model year
AAssembly plant
A = Solihull
6 figures= Serial number

IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
05-3
Identification Number Locations
Engine number
V8 Engine
Td5 Engine
Stamped on the LH side of the cylinder block below
the exhaust manifoldManual gearbox number
Stamped on the RH side of the gearbox casing,
adjacent to the oil drain plug.
Automatic gearbox number
Stamped on a plate attached to the LH side of the
gearbox casing adjacent to the selector mechanism.