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Land Rover Defender V8i Workshop Manual Supplement09 · Fuel system
09 · Engine

Ram housing refit

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender V8i Workshop Manual Supplement
Section
Repair › Ram housing refit
Fuel systemRam housing refit

RAM HOUSING Refit

Service repair no - 19.70.04

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
  2. Remove plenum chamber. See plenum chamber
Ram housing refit – Remove plenum chamber. See plenum chamber

side when refitting.

  1. Tighten ram housing bolts, working from 2 centre
  2. Connect hoses to ram housing.
  3. Fit plenum chamber.
  4. Reconnect battery negative lead.
  5. Disconnect 3 hoses from ram housing.
  6. Remove 6 bolts securing ram housing to inlet manifold.
  7. Using a suitable lever and a block of wood, release ram housing from inlet manifold. Remove ram housing.

CAUTION: Do not use a mallet to break sealant joint with inlet manifold.

  1. Place a protective cover over inlet bores to prevent ingress of dirt.
  2. Clean mating faces of inlet manifold and ram housing.
  3. Apply ’Hylomar’ sealant to inlet manifold face.
  4. Fit ram housing to inlet manifold.
  • NOTE: The ram housing can be fitted the
  • wrong way round. Ensure fuel pressure
  • regulator hose connection is on correct

bolts, diagonally towards 4 outer bolts to 24 Nm (18 lbf.ft).

See plenum chamber; Refit

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