Range Rover P38
BMW DIESEL
7
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Lubrication system
The lubrication system comprises the sump, pump, oil
filter and oil ducts.
Sump
This is a one-piece, rigid, aluminium, die-cast unit
bolted to underside of the crankcase. An oil deflector
plate is attached to the crankcase reinforcing shell
above the sump. The sump incorporates a drain plug
and a dip-stick guide pipe.
Oil pump
An internal gear-type pump is mounted on the front
end of the crankshaft. It is directly driven by the
crankshaft. The pump consists of a body which
houses a driven rotor and a stator. Pump pressure is
regulated by a piston operated pressure relief valve
housed within the body of the pump.
1. Camshaft bearing
2. Camshaft bearings
3. Oil duct
4. Main oil duct
5. Big end bearing
6. Main crankshaft bearing