Piston assemblies (page 5 of 5)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery II
- Section
- OVERHAUL
ENGINE - V8
OVERHAUL 12-2-71
31. Using LRT-12-204, compress piston rings.
32. Insert connecting rod and piston into its
respective cylinder bore, ensuring domed
shaped boss on connecting rod faces towards
front of engine on RH bank of cylinders and
towards rear on LH bank of cylinders.
33. Clean connecting rod journal and bearing cap.
34. Lubricate connecting rod journal and
connecting rod bearings.
35. Fit connecting rod bearings and connecting rod
bearing caps ensuring they are in their correct
fitted order.
NOTE: The rib on the edge of the bearing cap
must face towards the front of the engine on the
RH bank of cylinders and towards the rear on
the LH bank.
36. Fit bolts and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lbf.ft) then
turn a further 80
°
.
37. Fit oil pick-up strainer.
ENGINE - V8, OVERHAUL, Strainer
38. Fit cylinder head gasket.
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