Land Rover Defender 90 110 Workshop Book 6 Supplement Rover

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Ensure that the cylinder  block and all oilways  are 
thoroughly  clean using  an air line, 
if available,  prior 
to  assembly. 
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Refitting  cylinder lubrication  jet tubes 
Oil jet  tubes  are fitted  to lubricate  the pistons  and 
bores  directly  from the main 
oil gallery. 
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1. Assemble 
and fit the  jet tube  as illustrated 
ensuring  that the dowls  locate  in the  holes  in 
the  cylinder  block, and that  the larger...

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Crankshaft end float 
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3. To determine  the crankshaft  end-float mount  a 
dial  test  indicator  to read-off  the end 
of the 
crankshaft.  Move the crankshaft  away from the 
indicator  and 
zero the dial,  then  Move  the 
crankshaft  in the  opposite  direction and note 
the  indicator  reading. The end-float  should be 
0,05 to 0,15 mm (0.002 to 0.006 in). 
Alternatively  measure the clearance  with a 
feeler 
gauge. If adjustment is required  substitute  with 
oversize...

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Fitting connecting rods and pistons 
1. Ensure  that the essentric  headed big end  bolts 
and  shell  bearings  are correctly  located in the 
connecting 
rods and as a  precaution  against 
possible  damage to the  crankshaft  journals 
during  installation 
of the pistons,  cover the 
bolt  threads  with a layer 
of adheasive  tape. 
Check  that the number  on the  connecting  rod 
is the same as the piston  and cylinder  and that 
they  are correctly  orientated. 
2. With the...

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ENGINE DEFENDER 
Fitting rear main oil seal to flywheel  housing 
The oil seal is manufactured  from P.T.F.E.  and is 
supplied  with a former  to maintain  the correct  shape 
which  must not be removed  until the seal  is to  be 
fitted. 
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1. Make  sure the  seal housing is clean  and dry 
and  free  from  burrs. 
Do not touch  the seal  lip 
and  ensure  that the outside  diameter 
is clean 
and  dry. 
2. Using  special  seal replacer 18C134-I 1 and with 
the  lip side  leading...

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4. Examine the seal  guide,  number 18G1344 
ensuring  that it is perfectly  smooth and not 
damage  or scratched. 
Also check that  the 
crankshaft 
oil seal  journal is smooth and clea. 
5. Locate  the seal  guide  on to the  crankshaft  and 
lubricate  the seal,  guide  and journal  with 
concentrated  Oildag in a 
25% solution  with 
clean  engine 
oil. 
6. Carefully  locate the flywheel  housing over the 
seal and  on to the dowels. 
7. Remove  the seal  guide and secure  the...

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3. Secure the flywheel  in a soft jawed  vice and 
cover it with  a  cloth to avoid  personal  injury. 
Place  a 
cold chisel  above  the drilled  hole and 
strike  it sharply 
to split  the ring  gear. 
4. Heat  the new  ring uniformally  to between 
225°C and  250°C but 
do not exceed  the 
higher  figure. 
5.  Place  the flywheel,  clutch face  down, on a flat 
surface  and  press  the starter  ring firmly  against 
the  flange  until the ring  contracts  sufficiently  to 
grip...

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Fitting  camshaft 
Inspection  1.  Mount  the camshaft  on 
v blocks on a 
surface  plate for convenience  and examine  the 
cams 
for wear,  scores,  pitting and  chipped 
edges. 
2. Examine  the journals for obvious wear  and 
scores and  signs 
of overheating,  in particular, 
check  the thrust  plate. 
If the journals are visibly 
sewiceable, check  with a dial  gauge  or 
micrometer for  overall wear, ovality,  taper and 
runout. 
CAUTION: If the skew  gear...

112) ENGINE e DEFENDER 
2. Insert the tappet  guides  into the cylinder 
block,  retaining  each with a new  screw  which 
should 
be screwed  in sufficiently to allow  the 
rollers  and slides  to be  installed.  Ensure  the 
rollers  are fitted  in accordance  with any marks 
made  during  removal.  New rollers,  however, 
may 
be fitted  either  way around. 
3. Before  fitting the tappet  slides make sure the 
oilways  are clear  to the  running  surface 
of the 
roller  and the pushrod  seating....

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Fitting skew gear 
If the original skew gear and camshaft  are being 
re
-used it is important  that the gear teeth mesh in 
the original  position  as follows. 
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5. Turn  the camshaft so that  the key  aligns  with 
the 
oil groove as illustrated. 
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6. Fit the  skew  gear assembly so that the 
ventilation  slot in the gear  housing is towards 
the 
front of the  engine  as illustrated  and 
ensuring  that any alignment  marks made during...

1121 ENGINE DEFENDER 
OVERHAUL AND FITTING OIL FILTER ADAPTOR 
Oil  temperature  thermostat 
1. Remove the two bolts and carefully  withdraw 
the  thermostat extension  housing complete 
with,  the 
’0’ ring (21,thermostat (3),washer (41, 
and  spring (5). 2. Clean  the adaptor  housing 
(6) with lint-free cloth. 
inspect  all the  parts  and renew 
as necessary. 
3.  Fit the  spring,  washer  and  thermostat  with the 
pin  uppermost. 
4. Fit the  extension  housing using a new ’0’ ring. 
Ensure  that...