LR3/Disco 3
Engine
External View
GENERAL
The TdV6 engine is a 2.7 litre, direct injection, six-cylinder diesel engine having two banks of three cylinders, arranged at
60 degrees to each other. There are 4 valves per cylinder, which are operated by two overhead camshafts per cylinder
bank. The engine emission comply with ECD3 (European Commission Directive) legislative requirements and employs
two catalytic converters, electronic engine management control, positive crankcase ventilation and exhaust gas
recirculation to limit the emission of pollutants. The unit is water cooled and turbo-charged. The fuel injection system
features common rail technology.
The cylinder block is manufactured in Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI) and is coupled with a separate aluminium ladder
frame to provide a lightweight, compact and very stiff bottom end of the engine. The cylinder heads are cast aluminium
with a moulded plastic camshaft cover. The single-piece oil sump is formed from stamped steel. The cast iron exhaust
manifolds are unique for each cylinder bank and a moulded plastic acoustic cover is fitted over the upper engine to
reduce engine-generated noise.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Published : May 7, 2004
