LR3/Disco 3
Engine
External View
NOTE :
GENERAL
The V6 petrol engine is a 4.0 litre, 6 cylinder, 60 degrees 'V' unit, with 2 valves per cylinder, operated by a single
overhead camshaft. The engine emissions comply with ECD4 (European Commission Directive) and USA Tier 2 Bin 8
legislative requirements and employs catalytic converters, electronic engine management control, positive crankcase
ventilation and exhaust gas recirculation to limit the emission of pollutants. The cooling system is a low volume, high
velocity system. The fuel injection system is controlled by the Engine Control Module (ECM).
The cylinder block is of cast iron construction with a cast aluminium ladder frame and balance shaft assembly bolted to
the bottom of the block. The cylinder heads are cast aluminium with vinyl ester composite camshaft covers. The single-
piece oil sump is formed from pressed steel. The intake manifold is manufactured from cast aluminium and incorporates a
central chamber with six inlet port tracts For additional information, refer to
Intake Air Distribution and Filtering
(303-12A
Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 4.0L)
. The dual wall stainless steel exhaust manifolds are unique for each cylinder bank and a moulded plastic acoustic cover
Published : Oct 22, 2004
Variant without oil cooler shown.
