Land Rover 3 5 3 9 4 2 V8 Engine Overhaul 1997 Rover Manual

ENGINE
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OVERHAUL
Engine numbers without suffix B
NOTE: RH cylinder head illustrated
5.Lightly oil threads of cylinder head bolts.
6.Fit cylinder head bolts:
Long bolts: 1, 3 and 5.
Medium bolts: 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
Short bolts: 11, 12, 13 and 14.
7.Using sequence shown, progressively tighten
cylinder head bolts to:
Bolts 11 to 14 - Outer row - 60 Nm (44 lbf.ft)
Bolts 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 - Centre row - 90 Nm
(66 lbf.ft)
Bolts 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 - Inner row - 90 Nm (66
lbf.ft)
Engine numbers with...

ENGINE
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TIMING CHAIN AND GEARS
Distributor - if fitted - remove
1.Remove distributor cap.
2.Rotate crankshaft until centre line of rotor arm
is aligned with No. 1 spark plug segment in
distributor cap and No. 1 piston is at TDC.
3.Scribe an alignment mark between distributor
body and clamp.
4.Remove nut securing distributor clamp.
5.Remove distributor.
6.Remove clamp.
7.Remove and discard O ring from distributor.Sump - remove
1.Remove dipstick.
2.Remove screw securing dipstick tube to LH
rocker...

ENGINE
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OVERHAUL Timing cover - remove - Engine numbers without
suffix B
1.Remove crankshaft pulley bolt and collect
spacer washer.
2.Remove crankshaft pulley.
3.Remove bolts and nut securing timing cover to
cylinder block.
4.Release and remove timing cover.
5.Remove and discard gasket.
6.Remove and discard oil seal from timing cover.Timing cover - remove - Engine numbers with
suffix B
NOTE: Timing cover, oil pump and oil
pressure relief valve are only supplied as
an assembly.
1.Using assistance,...

ENGINE
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Timing gears - remove
1.Restrain camshaft gear and remove bolt
securing gear, collect washer.
2.Remove distributor drive gear - if fitted and
spacer.
3.Remove timing chain and gears as an
assembly.
4.Collect Woodruff keys from camshaft and
crankshaft.Timing chain and gears - inspection
1.Thoroughly clean all components.
2.Inspect distributor drive gear - if fitted for wear.
3.Inspect timing chain links and pins for wear.
4.Inspect timing chain gears for wear. Renew
parts as necessary. 

ENGINE
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OVERHAUL Timing gears - refit
1.Clean gear locations on camshaft and
crankshaft, fit Woodruff keys.
2.Check camshaft Woodruff key is fully engaged
in keyway.
CAUTION: Space between Woodruff key
and keyway acts as an oil feed. It is
therefore most important that key is
properly seated and parallel to axis of camshaft.
Overall dimension A must not exceed 30.15 mm
(1.2 in).
3.Temporarily fit crankshaft gear, and if
necessary turn crankshaft to bring timing mark
on gear to the twelve oclock...

ENGINE
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9.Fit spacer to camshaft with flange facing
forwards.
10.Fit distributor drive gear - if fitted to camshaft
with grooved face towards camshaft gear.
11.Fit camshaft gear bolt and washer, restrain
camshaft gear and tighten bolt to 50 Nm (37
lbf.ft).Timing cover - refit - Engine numbers without
suffix B
1.Clean sealant from threads of cover bolts.
2.Clean all traces of old gasket material from
timing cover and mating face of cylinder block.
CAUTION: Use a plastic scraper.
3.Use a lint...

ENGINE
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OVERHAUL Timing cover - refit - Engine numbers with suffix
B
NOTE: Timing cover, oil pump and oil
pressure relief valve are only supplied as
an assembly.
1.Clean sealant from threads of timing cover
bolts.
2.Clean all traces of gasket material from mating
faces of timing cover and cylinder block.
CAUTION: Use a plastic scraper.
3.Clean oil seal location in timing cover.
4.Lubricate oil seal recess in timing cover with
engine oil.
5.Apply Hylosil jointing compound to new timing
cover gasket,...

ENGINE
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Sump - refit
1.Remove all traces of old sealant from mating
faces of cylinder block and sump.
NOTE: Sump fitted to engines with suffix B
engine numbers illustrated.
2.Clean mating faces with suitable solvent. Apply
a bead of Hylosil type 101 or 106 sealant to
sump joint face as shown:
Bead width - areas A, B, C and D = 12 mm (0.5
in)
Bead width - remaining areas = 5 mm (0.20 in)
Bead length - areas A and B = 32 mm (1.23 in)
Bead length - areas C and D = 19 mm (0.75 in)
CAUTION: Do not...

ENGINE
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OVERHAUL Distributor - if fitted - refit
1.Ensure timing pointer is aligned with 3°mark
on crankshaft pulley and No.1 piston is on the
compression stroke.
2.
Engine numbers without suffix B:Position oil
pump drive shaft tongue at the ten to four
position.
3.Lubricate a new O ring with engine oil and fit
to distributor.
4.Turn distributor drive until rotor arm is
approximately 30°anti-clockwise from No.1
spark plug segment in distributor cap.
5.Insert distributor into timing cover, engage
drive...

ENGINE
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OIL COOLER ADAPTER - ENGINE NUMBERS
WITHOUT SUFFIX B
Oil cooler adapter - remove
1.Remove oil filter element.
2.Mark position of adapter in relation to oil pump
cover.
3.Remove centre screw and withdraw adapter.
4.Remove and discard sealing ring.Oil cooler adapter - refit
1.Thoroughly clean adapter.
2.Position new sealing ring, fit adapter, ensuring
marks previously made line up, fit and tighten
centre screw.
3.Lubricate sealing ring of oil filter with engine oil.
4.Screw filter on to...