1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY oil

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 12-2-13
REPAIRS
Seal - crankshaft - rear
$% 12.21.20
Remove
1. Automatic gearbox models:Remove
converter drive plate.

+ ENGINE - V8, REPAIRS, Plate - drive
- automatic.
2. Manual gearbox models:Remove flywheel.

+ ENGINE - V8, REPAIRS, Flywheel.
3.Carefully remove oil seal from cylinder block to
avoid damage to seal location or running
surface on crankshaft. Discard seal.Refit
1.Ensure both seal location and running surface
on crankshaft are clean.
2.Lubricate replacement oil seal with engine oil.
3.Lubricate seal guide LRT-12-095 with engine
oil, fit seal guide to crankshaft.
4.Fit oil seal squarely onto crankshaft and
remove seal guide LRT-12-095.
5.Fit seal into location using tools LRT-12-091
and LRT-99-003.
6. Automatic gearbox models:Fit converter
drive plate.

+ ENGINE - V8, REPAIRS, Plate - drive
- automatic.
7. Manual gearbox models:Fit flywheel.

+ ENGINE - V8, REPAIRS, Flywheel.

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 12-2-21
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
12-2-26 REPAIRS
Engine assembly
$% 12.41.01.99
Remove
1.Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
2.Remove radiator.

+ COOLING SYSTEM - V8, REPAIRS,
Radiator.
3.Remove upper inlet manifold.

+ MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST
SYSTEMS - V8, REPAIRS, Gasket - inlet
manifold - upper - Without Secondary Air
Injection.
4.Remove ignition coil assemblies.
5.Position absorbent material to catch spillage
and disconnect fuel pipe from fuel rail.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
6.Release 2 hose clips and remove top hose.
7.Using a 15 mm spanner, release auxiliary drive
belt tension and remove drive belt. 8.Remove 3 bolts securing ACE pump, release
pump and tie aside.
9.Disconnect multiplug from A/C compressor.
10.Remove 4 bolts securing A/C compressor,
release compressor and tie aside.

ENGINE - V8
REPAIRS 12-2-27
11.Remove bolt securing oil cooling pipes to PAS
pump housing and remove saddle clamp.
12.Release PAS pump high and low pressure
pipes and position aside.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open
connections to prevent contamination.
13.Release clips securing hose to coolant pump
and coolant rail, release hose and position
aside.
14.Release 2 harness clips from coolant rail.
15.Remove bolt securing coolant rail and position
rail aside. 16.Remove bolt securing engine earth lead and
position earth lead aside.
17.Remove nut securing engine harness positive
lead to battery, release lead and position
aside.
18.Release clips and remove fuse box cover.
19.Remove bolt securing starter lead to fuse box,
release lead and position aside.
20.Disconnect 2 engine harness multiplugs from
fuse box.

ENGINE - V8
12-2-28 REPAIRS
21.Disconnect multiplug from EVAP purge valve.
22.Remove nut securing engine harness earth to
body and disconnect engine harness to main
harness multiplug.
23.Remove trim fixings securing toe board and
remove toe board. 24.Disconnect 5 multiplugs connecting engine
harness to ECM.
25.Release engine harness, pull into engine bay
and coil on top of engine.
26.Raise vehicle on ramp.
27.Remove 3 bolts securing oil cooling pipes to
sump and remove saddle clamps.
28.Tie oil cooling pipes aside.
29.Remove exhaust front pipe.

+ MANIFOLDS AND EXHAUST
SYSTEMS - V8, REPAIRS, Front pipe.