2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY engine

ENGINE - V8
12-2-78 OVERHAUL

EMISSION CONTROL - TD5
17-1-4 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Emission Control Systems
Engine design has evolved in order to minimise the emission of harmful by-products. Emission control systems fitted
to Land Rover vehicles are designed to maintain the emission levels within the legal limits pertaining for the specified
market.
Despite the utilisation of specialised emission control equipment, it is still necessary to ensure that the engine is
correctly maintained and is in good mechanical order, so that it operates at its optimum condition.
In addition to emissions improvements through engine design and the application of electronic engine management
systems, special emission control systems are used to limit the pollutant levels developed under certain conditions.
Two main types of additional emission control system are utilised with the Td5 engine to reduce the levels of harmful
emissions released into the atmosphere. These are as follows:
1Crankcase emission control – also known as blow-by gas emissions from the engine crankcase.
2Exhaust gas recirculation – to reduce NO
2 emissions.
Crankcase emission control
All internal combustion engines generate oil vapour and smoke in the crankcase as a result of high crankcase
temperatures and piston ring and valve stem blow-by, a closed crankcase ventilation system is used to vent
crankcase gases back to the air induction system and so reduce the emission of hydrocarbons.
Gases from the crankcase are drawn into the inlet manifold to be burnt in the combustion chambers with the fresh air/
fuel mixture. The system provides effective emission control under all engine operating conditions.
Crankcase gases are drawn through the breather port in the top of the camshaft cover and routed through the breather
hose and breather valve on the flexible air intake duct to be drawn into the turbocharger intake for delivery to the air
inlet manifold via an intercooler.
An oil separator plate is included in the camshaft cover which removes the heavy particles of oil before the crankcase
gas leaves via the camshaft cover port. The rocker cover features circular chambers which promote swirl in the oil
mist emanating from the cylinder head and camshaft carrier. As the mist passes through the series of chambers
between the rocker cover and oil separator plate, oil particles are thrown against the separator walls where they
condense and fall back into the cylinder head via two air inlet holes located at each end of the rocker cover.
The breather valve is a depression limiting valve which progressively closes as engine speed increases, thereby
limiting the depression in the crankcase. The valve is of moulded plastic construction and has a port on the underside
which plugs into a port in the flexible air intake duct. A port on the side of the breather valve connects to the camshaft
cover port by means of a breather hose which is constructed from a heavy-duty braided rubber hose which is held in
place by hose clips. A corrugated plastic sleeve is used to give further protection to the breather hose. The breather
valve is orientation sensitive, and “TOP” is marked on the upper surface to ensure it is mounted correctly.
It is important that the system is airtight so hose connections to ports should be checked and the condition of the
breather hose should be periodically inspected to ensure it is in good condition.

EMISSION CONTROL - TD5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 17-1-5
Exhaust gas recirculation
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve permits a controlled amount of exhaust gas to combine with the fresh air
entering the engine. The exhaust gas reduces the combustion temperature by delaying the fuel burning rate, which
assists in reducing the quantity of oxides of nitrogen.
On EU3 models, an EGR cooler is employed to further reduce the combustion temperature. By passing the exhaust
gas through a bundle of pipes flooded by coolant, the density of the exhaust gas going into the engine is increased.
This process further reduces the amount of oxygen, which in turn, further reduces the amount of NO
2 in the exhaust.
Recirculating too much exhaust gas can result in higher emissions of soot, HC and CO due to insufficient air. The
recirculated exhaust gas must be limited so that there is sufficient oxygen available for combustion of the injected fuel
in the combustion chamber, to do this the Engine Control Module (ECM) is used to control the precise quantity of
exhaust gas to be recirculated in accordance with the prevailing operating conditions. Influencing factors include:
lthe mass of air flow detected by the mass air flow sensor.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Td5, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.
lthe ambient air pressure, determined by the ambient air pressure sensor which is used to initiate adjustments
to reduce the amount of smoke produced at high altitudes.

+ ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Td5, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.
Other factors which are taken into consideration by the engine management system for determining the optimum
operating condition include:
lManifold inlet air temperature
lCoolant temperature
lEngine speed
lFuel delivered
The main components of the EGR system are as follows.
EGR Modulator
1Port to vacuum source (white band)
2Port to EGR valve (blue band)
3Port to atmosphere via in-line filter (green
band)4Harness connector (black)

EMISSION CONTROL - TD5
17-1-6 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The EGR modulator is located on a plate fixed to the inner wing on the RH side of the engine. The modulator is
attached to the plate by two through-studs, each with two nuts which secure the modulator assembly to a rubber
mounting which helps to reduce noise. The modulator must be mounted in the vertical orientation with the two vacuum
ports uppermost.
The modulator operation is controlled by a signal from the ECM which determines the required amount of EGR
needed in response to inputs relating to air flow and engine operating and ambient conditions. The modulator has a
black two-pin connector at its base to connect it to the ECM through the engine harness.
Each modulator features three ports:
lThe top port of the EGR modulator is identified by a white band and connects to a 'T'-piece in the vacuum line
via a small-bore brown plastic hose. On type 2 systems the brown hose is connected in parallel with the vacuum
source to the ILT modulator.
The other two ports on the 'T'-piece connects vacuum line hoses of black vinyl tubing between the vacuum pump
and the brake-servo assembly attached to the bulkhead. The vacuum pump end of the vacuum line tubing
terminates in a rubber elbow, which gives a vacuum tight seal on the suction port of the vacuum pump. The
brake-servo end of the vacuum line tubing terminates with a non-return valve in a plastic housing which plugs
into the front face of the brake-servo housing.
lThe middle port of the EGR modulator is identified by a blue band and connects to the suction port on the EGR
valve through a small-bore blue plastic hose.
lThe lower port of the EGR modulator is identified by a green band and connects to atmosphere through an in-
line filter via a small-bore green plastic hose. On type 2 models a 3 way connector is fitted to vent both modulators
through a single filter. The other port of the in-line filter vents directly to atmosphere.
The blue and brown vacuum hoses are protected by corrugated plastic sheaths. The ends of the hoses are fitted with
rubber boots to ensure vacuum tight seals at the component ports.
Inlet Throttle (ILT) Modulator
1Port to vacuum source (white band)
2Port to ILT valve (blue band)
3Port to atmosphere via in-line filter (green
band)4Harness connector (green)

EMISSION CONTROL - TD5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 17-1-7
The ILT modulator is located on a plate fixed to the inner wing on the RH side of the engine below the EGR modulator.
The modulator is attached to the plate by two through-studs, each with two nuts which secure the modulator assembly
to a rubber mounting which helps to reduce noise. The modulator must be mounted in the vertical orientation with the
two vacuum ports uppermost.
The modulator operation is controlled by a signal from the ECM which determines the required ratio of exhaust gas
to fresh inlet air needed in response to inputs relating to air flow and engine operating and ambient conditions. The
modulator has a green two-pin connector at its base to connect it to the ECM through the engine harness.
The ILT valve modulator features three ports:
lThe top port is identified by a white band and connects to a 'T'-piece in the vacuum line via a small-bore brown
plastic hose where it is connected in parallel with the vacuum source line to the EGR valve modulator. The two
other ports on the 'T'-piece connect vacuum line hoses of black vinyl tubing between the vacuum pump attached
to the alternator and the brake-servo assembly attached to the bulkhead.
lThe middle port is identified by a blue band and connects to the suction port on the ILT valve through a small-
bore blue plastic hose.
lThe lower port is identified by a green band and connects to atmosphere through an in-line filter via a green
plastic hose and a three-way connector positioned in-line between the modulators and the filter. The ILT
modulator hose is connected opposite to the two parallel ports at the three-way connector which connect the vent
lines to the EGR valve modulator and the in-line filter. The other port of the in-line filter vents directly to
atmosphere.
The blue and brown vacuum hoses are protected by corrugated plastic sheaths. The ends of the hoses are fitted with
rubber boots to ensure vacuum tight seals at the component ports.
EGR Valve
1EGR valve vacuum port
2EGR valve assembly
3Gasket – EGR valve to inlet manifold
4EGR pipe connection
5Exhaust gas intake6Intake air
7EGR valve open (vacuum applied to EGR
valve)
8EGR valve closed (no vacuum to EGR valve)

EMISSION CONTROL - TD5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 17-1-9
The ILT valve is used on certain exhaust gas recirculation systems in addition to the standard EGR valve described
above. The ILT valve assembly is mounted at right angles to the EGR valve on the left hand side of the EGR valve
assembly. It is fixed to the EGR valve assembly by three screws.
A vacuum port on top of the ILT valve connects to the ILT modulator though a blue, small-bore suction hose. When
a vacuum is applied to the inlet throttle (ILT) valve suction port, a butterfly valve in the inlet manifold closes via a
spindle and lever mechanism, limiting the supply of fresh intercooled air and creating a depression in the intake
manifold which in turn causes a greater suction at the open port to the EGR delivery pipe. When the vacuum source
is removed from the ILT valve suction port, a spring returns the butterfly to its fully open position. The ILT valve and
EGR valve are operated in conjunction to control the proportional masses of fresh intake air and recirculated exhaust
gas that is allowed to flow through to the inlet manifold.
The EGR valve and ILT valve should be replaced as a single assembly.
In-line air filter - Pre EU3 models
1To modulator vent port
2Filter element
3To atmosphere
The in-line air filter is placed in the ventilation line to the EGR modulator (and the ILT modulator where fitted). The
modulators need to be able to vent to atmosphere in order to release the vacuum supplied to the EGR and ILT valves.
The filter prevents contamination entering the modulators via the vent port which could cause failure; the filter should
be periodically changed in accordance with recommended service intervals. The filter is attached to the rear side of
the mounting plate used to hold the vacuum modulators at the inner wing on the RH side of the engine. The filter is
held in position by a clamping bracket which is attached to the mounting plate through a nut and bolt. The filter must
be mounted in the vertical position.
Note: EU3 models are not fitted with an in-line filter, the ventilation line connects directly to the air cleaner housing,
where it vents to atmosphere.

EMISSION CONTROL - TD5
17-1-10 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
EGR systems
There are two types of exhaust gas recirculation system used with the Td5 engine dependent on legislation and
market requirements, these are type 1 and type 2.
Type 1 EGR system is fitted to all Td5's built up to the introduction of 2002 MY, except for Japanese specification
vehicles.
Type 2 EGR system is fitted to all Japanese specification vehicles and was introduced into European markets for 2002
MY to meet EU3 emission requirements. An additional feature introduced at 2002 MY is the EGR cooler, which is
bolted to the front of the cylinder head.
EGR system - type 1
This EGR system features a single modulator which is electrically controlled to modulate a vacuum source to the EGR
valve. The controlled vacuum opens and closes the valve by the amount required to ensure the optimal proportion of
exhaust gas is allowed through to the inlet manifold to be combined with the fresh air intake. Control feedback is
achieved by monitoring the mass of fresh air flowing through the mass air flow sensor.
The modulator operation is controlled by a signal from the ECM which determines the required amount of EGR
needed in response to inputs relating to air flow and engine operating and ambient conditions. The ECM is low-side
driven, sinking current returned from the vacuum modulator for switching operating condition.
The exhaust gases are routed from the exhaust manifold through a shaped metal pipe which connects to the
underside of the EGR valve. The pipe is held securely in position to the front of the cylinder head using a clamp
bracket. The EGR pipe is attached to a mating port at the front end of the exhaust manifold using two Allen screws
and at the EGR valve assembly by a metal band clamp. The two Allen screws fixing the EGR pipe to the exhaust
manifold should be replaced every time the EGR pipe is removed. Extreme care should be exercised when
removing and refitting the EGR pipe to avoid damage.
When a vacuum is applied to the EGR suction port, it causes a spindle with sealing disc (EGR valve) to be raised,
thus opening the port at the EGR pipe to allow the recirculated exhaust gas to pass through into the inlet manifold.
The valve is spring loaded so that when the vacuum is removed from the suction port the valve returns to its rest
position to tightly close the exhaust gas port.
By controlling the quantity of recirculated exhaust gas available in the inlet manifold, the optimum mix for the prevailing
engine operating conditions can be maintained, which ensures the intake gas to the combustion chambers will have
burning rate properties which will reduce the NO
x emissions to an acceptable level. Normally, full recirculation is only
applicable when the NO
x emissions are most prevalent.
EGR system - type 2
This system features twin modulators mounted one above the other on a metal plate located on the inner wing at the
RH side of the engine. The modulators are electrically controlled by the engine management system and are used to
modulate a vacuum source to the EGR valve and a supplementary Inlet Throttle (ILT) valve; the two valves are
controlled to operate in tandem. The ILT valve vacuum pot is mounted adjacent to the EGR valve housing and has a
linkage which connects to a butterfly valve mounted in front of the EGR valve at the air intake manifold.
The modulator operations are electrically controlled by signals from the engine management system which
determines the required volume of exhaust gas needed in response to inputs relating to air flow, engine operating
conditions and ambient parameters such as temperature and altitude. The engine management ECM switches on the
circuit by completing the path to ground, operating the vacuum modulators.
Pre EU3 models: The exhaust gases are routed from the exhaust manifold through a shaped metal pipe which
connects to the underside of the EGR valve. The pipe is held securely in position to the front of the engine cylinder
head using a metal clamp bracket. The EGR pipe is attached to a mating port at the front end of the exhaust manifold
using two Allen screws and at the EGR valve assembly by a metal band clamp. The two Allen screws fixing the EGR
pipe to the exhaust manifold should be replaced every time the EGR pipe is removed. Extreme care should be
exercised when removing and refitting the EGR pipe to avoid damage.

EMISSION CONTROL - TD5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 17-1-11
EU3 models: The exhaust gases are routed from the exhaust manifold through the EGR cooler to the underside of
the EGR valve. The EGR cooler is bolted to the front of the engine cylinder head. An EGR pipe connects the EGR
cooler to the exhaust manifold and is secured by two Allen screws. The two Allen screws fixing the EGR pipe to the
exhaust manifold should be replaced every time the EGR pipe is removed. A second pipe connects the EGR cooler
to the EGR valve; this pipe is secured to the EGR valve by a clip, and to the cooler by two Allen screws.Extreme care
should be exercised when removing and refitting the EGR pipe to avoid damage. When refitting the EGR
cooler, always tighten the pipe connections BEFORE tightening the bolts securing the cooler to the cylinder
head.
When a vacuum is applied to the EGR suction port, it causes a spindle with sealing disc (EGR valve) to be raised,
opening the port at the EGR pipe to allow the recirculated exhaust gas to pass through into the inlet manifold. The
valve is spring loaded so that when the vacuum is removed from the suction port, the valve returns to its rest position
to tightly close the exhaust gas port.
A vacuum is simultaneously applied to the inlet throttle (ILT) valve suction port which causes the butterfly valve in the
inlet manifold to close by means of a spindle and lever mechanism. Closing the butterfly valve limits the supply of
fresh intercooled air entering the inlet manifold and causes a depression within the inlet manifold to create a greater
suction at the open port to the EGR delivery pipe. In this condition a greater mass of recirculated exhaust gas is drawn
into the inlet manifold for use in the combustion process. When the vacuum is released from the ILT valve suction port
a spring returns the butterfly valve to its fully open position.
By controlling the quantities of recirculated exhaust gas and fresh intake air available in the inlet manifold, the
optimum mix for the prevailing engine operating conditions can be maintained which ensures the intake gas to the
combustion chambers will have burning rate properties which will reduce the NO
x emissions to an acceptable level.
Normally, full recirculation is only applicable when the NO
x emissions are most prevalent.