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LAND ROVER V8

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FAULT DIAGNOSIS

2. ENGINE OIL COOLING SYSTEM

Symptom - Engine Oil Overheating

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

1. Air flow through oil cooler

matrix restricted or blocked.

1. Apply air pressure to engine side of radiator to clear obstruction. If

mud or dirt is evident, carefully use a hose.

2. Blocked or damaged oil cooler

or pipe/hoses restricting engine
oil flow.

2. Check for visual damage and renew components where necessary.

3. Oil cooler relief valve seized in

closed position.

3. Remove and check relief valve. Renew, if necessary.

3. GEARBOX OIL COOLING SYSTEM

SYMPTOM - Gearbox Oil Overheating

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

1. Air flow through oil cooler

matrix restricted or blocked.

1. Apply air pressure to engine side of radiator to clear obstruction. If

mud or dirt is evident, carefully use a hose.

2. Damaged oil cooler or

pipe/hoses restricting gearbox
oil flow.

2. Check for visual damage and renew components where necessary.

3. Vehicle being driven in wrong

gear.

3. Advise owner/driver accordingly.

NOTE: Critical warning messages relating
to the complete cooling system are
displayed on the message centre in the

lower section of the instrument pack, should a
fault occur in any of the separate systems.

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