300Tdi Discovery
MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
CHECK/ADJUST ENGINE IDLE SPEED - Tdi
For idle speed.
See ENGINE TUNING DATA,
Information, 300 Tdi Engine
CHECK ENGINE IDLE SPEED - Mpi
For idle speed.
See ENGINE TUNING DATA,
Information, Engine - Mpi - 2.0 Litre
CHECK/ADJUST STEERING BOX V8i - Tdi - Mpi
Check steering box for fluid leaks.
Check that there is no backlash in steering box in
straight ahead position. Adjust steering box if
necessary.
See STEERING, Adjustment, Power
Steering Box
CLEAN BATTERY CONNECTIONS
NOTE: Some 96 models are fitted with
battery backed-up sounder
See
ELECTRICAL, Repair, Battery
Remove battery terminals, clean and coat with
petroleum jelly.
A low maintenance battery is installed in vehicle.
Dependent upon climate conditions electrolyte levels
should be checked as follows:
Temperate climates every three years.
Hot climates every year.
RENEW CAMSHAFT DRIVE BELT - Tdi
Renew camshaft drive belt.
See ENGINE, Repair,
Camshaft Drive Belt and Gears
The engine timing gears are driven by a flexible
rubber belt which must be renewed at intervals
determined by the severity of operating conditions.
In reasonable, temperate climate operation, renew the
belt every 120,000 km (72,000 miles) or every 6 years
whichever occurs earlier.
In adverse operating conditions such as work in dusty
atmospheres, high ambient temperatures and desert
and tropical zones, renew the belt every 60,000 km
(36,000 miles) or every 3 years whichever occurs
earlier.
CAUTION: If the drive belt is not renewed
at the correct interval, it could fail,
resulting in serious damage.
RENEW CAMSHAFT DRIVE BELT - Mpi
Renew every 160,000 km (96,000 miles) or every 6
years. In adverse conditions every 80,000 km (48,000
miles).
For details of renewing camshaft drive belt.
See
ENGINE, Repair, Camshaft Drive Belt - Mpi
CHECK CAMSHAFT DRIVE BELT - Mpi
For details of checking camshaft drive belt.
See
ENGINE, Repair, Check Camshaft Drive Belt - Mpi
