300Tdi Discovery
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MAINTENANCE
4
MAINTENANCE
UNDER BONNET [HOOD] MAINTENANCE
CHECK COOLING/HEATER SYSTEMS
Check cooling/heater systems for leaks and hoses for
security and condition.
Cooling system hoses should be changed at first
signs of deterioration.
CHECK CONDITION OF ENGINE MOUNTING
RUBBERS
CHECK BRAKE SERVO HOSE FOR SECURITY
AND CONDITION
CHECK FUEL EVAPORATIVE LOSS CONTROL
SYSTEM FOR LEAKS - V8i CATALYST, Mpi
CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL FOR LEAKS - V8i
- CATALYST, Mpi
CHECK CONDITION OF HEATER PLUG WIRING
FOR FRAYING, CHAFING AND DETERIORATION -
Tdi
CHECK IGNITION WIRING
Check ignition wiring and high tension leads for
fraying, chafing and deterioration.
CLEAN DISTRIBUTOR CAP - V8i
The electronic ignition employs a Lucas 35DLM8
distributor.
Internal operating parts of distributor are pre-set at
factory and do not normally require resetting.
Adjustments should only be made if unit is known to
be faulty or damaged. Distributor maintenance
consists of following items.
1. Clean outer surfaces of distributor cap to remove
dirt, grease etc.
2. Unclip cap, check cap for cracks.
3. Wipe inside cap with lint free cloth.
4. Check rotor arm, cap and flash shield tracking.
DO NOT DISTURB clear plastic insulating
cover (flash shield) which protects magnetic
pick-up module.
LUBRICATE DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR SPINDLE - V8i
Apply a spot of clean engine oil into rotor spindle after
rotor arm has been removed.
CLEAN/ADJUST SPARK PLUGS - V8i CATALYST
RENEW SPARK PLUGS V8i - V8i CATALYST
Clean, adjust and renew
1. Take great care when fitting spark plugs not to
cross-thread plug, otherwise costly damage to
cylinder head will result.
