4 Cylinder engines-inhibiting operation (ckd)

4 CYLINDER ENGINES-INHIBITING OPERATION (CKD)

Model

Range Rover Classic Discovery Defender

Affected vehicles

N/A N/A N/A N/A

Date

1996-01-17

Reference

17/01/96

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4 Cylinder Engines-Inhibiting Operation (CKD

MODEL

Range Rover Classic Discovery Defender

DETAIL

When engines are packed for CKD markets, and service replacement engines, a corrosion inhibitor is applied to all cylinder bores to prevent the onset of corrosion. It is imperative that any excess inhibitor is removed prior to initial cranking to prevent irrepairable damage occurring.

ACTION REQUIRED

Prior to starting any CKD or Replacement engine refer to the procedure detailed below.

PARTS INFORMATION

Not applicable

PROCEDURE

Prior to completing any work on the engine the correct service process should be used when removing spark plugs and injectors refer to section 12 of the work shop manual. It is important that the procedures below are followed before the engine is cranked.

Care should be taken before completing this task

1. Remove fuel injectors or spark plugs from the engine 2. Cover all fuel injectors or spark plugs with a lint free cloth. 3. Crank the engine for approximately 15 seconds, this should be repeated until there are no traces of inhibit fluid discharged from the injector/spark plug holes.

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17/01/96

12/01/96/EN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP N/A LH N/A LJ N/A LD N/A

WARRANTY

Normal Warranty policy and procedures apply

COMP. CODE

1A2S

SRO

12.41.89/26 expel corrosion inhibitor 0.80 hour Diesel Derivatives

12.41.89/26 expel corrosion inhibitor 0.35 hour Petrol Derivatives

4 Cylinder Engines-Inhibiting Operation (CKD only)

MODEL

Range Rover Classic Discovery Defender

Sufficient elapsed time between each 15 second crank should be allowed for any residue inhibitor to settle in the cylinder bores.

3. Replace fuel injectors or spark plugs.

4. Start engine.

Cover all injector/spark plug holes with a clean wiper to ensure the discharge is contained. Operators should be wearing protective glasses and adequate safety clothing, ie overalls. Under no circumstances should this task be completed with anyone in close proximity to the engine compartment.

17/01/96 12/01/96/EN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP N/A LH N/A LJ N/A LD