L322 Range Rover Service Procedures
ENGINE - V8
REPAIRS
12-2-7
12. Working in the sequence shown, progressively
loosen 10 cylinder head bolts.
13. Discard 10 cylinder head bolts and remove 10
cylinder head bolt washers.
14. With assistance, remove cylinder head
assembly.
15. Discard cylinder head gasket.
16. Discard 'O' ring from cylinder block.
Refit
1. Clean mating faces of cylinder head and
cylinder block, dowels and dowel holes. If
necessary remove all traces of sealing
compound with hard wood scraper. Ensure
remnants do not remain in oil ways cooling
ducts or bolt holes.
CAUTION: Make sure no oil or coolant is left
in the cylinder head bolt holes as damage to
the cylinder block may occur when
tightening the cylinder head bolts.
2. Using a straight edge and feeler gauges, check
cylinder head for distortion along lines in
illustration.
3. Fit new 'O' ring to cylinder block.
4. Apply sealant, Part No. STC 50550 to areas
illustrated.
5. Fit new cylinder head gasket to locating dowels
on cylinder block.
6. With assistance, fit cylinder head and carefully
position cylinder head onto dowels.
