Engine 4.0 V8i
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender 90 Workshop Manual (NAS)
- Section
- Information › Engine 4.0 V8i
General specification dataEngine 4.0 V8i
ENGINE 4.0 V8i
| Type | V8i |
| Number of cylinders | Eight, two banks of four |
| Bore | 94,00 mm |
| Stroke | 71,12 mm3 |
| Capacity | 3950 cm |
| Compression ratio | 9.35:1 |
| Valve operation | Overhead by push-rod |
| Maximum power | 140kW at 4750 rev/min |
Crankshaft
| Main journal diameter | 63,500-63,487 mm |
| Minimum regrind diameter | 62,471-62,484 mm |
| Maximum out of round | 0,040 mm |
| Crankpin journal diameter | 55,513-55,500 mm |
| Minimum regrind diameter | 54,484-54,497 mm |
| Crankshaft end thrust - end float | |
| Taken on thrust washers of centre main bearing | 0,10-0,20 mm |
| Maximum run-out | 0,08 mm |
Main bearings
| Number and material | 5, Lead-indium overlay |
| Diametrical clearance | 0,015-0,060 mm |
| Undersize bearing shells | 0,254 mm, 0,508 mm |
Connecting rods
| Type | Horizontally split big-end, plain small-end |
| Length between centres | 155,12-155,22 mm |
Big-end bearings
| Type and material | Lead-indium overlay |
| Diametrical clearance | 0,015-0,060 mm |
| End-float crankpin | 0,15-0,36mm |
| Undersize bearing shells | 0,25 mm, 0,50 mm |
Piston/gudgeon pins
| Length | 60.00-60,50 mm |
| Diameter | 23,995-24,000 mm |
| Fit-in connecting rod | Press fit |
| Clearance in piston | 0,006-0,015 mm |
3.70 in 2.80 in3 241 in
2.500-2.4995 in 2.459-2.260 in 0.0016 in 2.1855-2.1850 in 2.1450-2.1455 in
0.004-0.008 in 0.003 in
0.0006-0.0024 in 0.010 in, 0.020 in
6.107-6.111 in
0.0006-0.0024 in 0.006-0.014 in 0.010, 0.020 in
2.362-2.382 in 0.9447-0.9449 in
0.0002-0.0006 in
Parts & tools for this job For Land Rover Defender
- PARTEngine gasket setSearch: Land Rover Defender engine gasket set
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLFeeler gauge setSearch: feeler gauge set
Links open Amazon search results in a new tab. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.