Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 Introduction02 General specification data03 Engine tuning data04 General fitting reminders05 Lubricants, fluids and capacities06 Maintenance07 Engine08 Emission control09 Fuel system10 Cooling system11 Manifold and exhaust system12 Transfer gearbox13 Automatic gearbox14 Rear axle and final drive15 Front axle and final drive16 Steering17 Brakes18 Chassis and body19 Air conditioning20 Electrical21 Instruments
Land Rover Defender V8i Workshop Manual Supplement07 · Engine
07 · Engine

Refit engine assembly

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender V8i Workshop Manual Supplement
Section
Repair › Refit engine assembly
EngineRefit engine assembly

Refit ENGINE ASSEMBLY

  1. Clean mating faces of rocker cover and cylinder Service repair no - 12.41.01 head.
  2. Fit rubber gasket to rocker cover. Remove
  3. Fit rocker cover and gasket to cylinder head
  4. Fit rocker cover bolts, ensuring short bolts are fitted inboard, and tighten by diagonal selection to: Stage 1 - 4 Nm (3 lb.ft). Stage 2 - 8 Nm (6 lb.ft). Stage 3 - Re-torque to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft).
  5. Connect plug leads and secure to guide clips.
  6. Position harness bracket to inlet manifold and tighten bolts.
  7. Connect fuel feed and return hoses.
  8. Connect coolant hose to inlet manifold and tighten clip.
  9. Secure coolant pipe brackets
  10. Fit breather hose.
  11. Refill cooling system.
  12. Reconnect battery negative lead.
  13. Collect compressor heat shield.
  14. Tie compressor aside with string.
  15. Position vehicle on ’4-post’ ramp.
  16. Drain engine oil. See MAINTENANCE , under vehicle maintenance
  17. Remove bonnet. See CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair, bonnet
  18. Remove radiator. See COOLING SYSTEM, Repair, radiator
  19. Restrain PAS pump pulley with an Allen key, and loosen 3 PAS pump pulley bolts.
  20. Using a 15 mm ring spanner, release auxillary drive belt tension and release belt from alternator pulley.
  21. Remove drive belt.
Refit engine assembly – Remove drive belt.
  1. Disconnect A/C compressor multiplug.
  2. Remove 4 bolts securing compressor to mounting bracket.

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