Land Rover 3 5 3 9 4 2 V8 Engine Overhaul 2003 2nd Edition Rover Manual

Overhaul Manual 
3.5/3.9 & 4.2 litre
V8 ENGINE 

3.5, 3.9 & 4.2 LITRE
V8 ENGINE
OVERHAUL
MANUAL
These engines, with or without suffix B
added to the engine serial number are fitted
to the following models:
Discovery
Defender
Range Rover Classic
Publication Part No. LRL 0164ENG 2nd Edition
2003 Land Rover
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
Page
INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION 1......................................................................................................
REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS 2...........................................................................
SPECIFICATION 2...................................................................................................... 

INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION1
INTRODUCTION
How to use this Manual
To assist in the use of this Manual the section title is
given at the top and the relevant sub-section is given
at the bottom of each page.
This manual contains procedures for overhaul of the
V8 engine on the bench with the gearbox, clutch,
inlet manifold, exhaust manifolds, coolant pump,
starter motor, alternator, and all other ancillary
equipment removed. For information regarding
General Information, Adjustments, removal of oil
seals,...

INTRODUCTION
2
INTRODUCTION REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS
When replacement parts are required it is essential
that only Land Rover recommended parts are used.
Attention is particularly drawn to the following points
concerning repairs and the fitting of replacement
parts and accessories.
Torque wrench setting figures given in this Manual
must be used. Locking devices, where specified,
must be fitted. If the efficiency of a locking device is
impaired during removal it must be renewed.
The terms of the vehicle...

INFORMATION
CONTENTS
Page
GENERAL DATA
DATA1 ........................................................................................................................
TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
ENGINE1 ....................................................................................................................
GENERAL2 .................................................................................................................
SEALANTS...

INFORMATION
GENERAL DATA1
DATA
Firing order1, 8, 4, 3, 6, 5, 7, 2 ...............................
Cylinders 1, 3, 5, 7 - LH side of engine
Cylinders 2, 4, 6, 8 - RH side of engine
Cylinder head
Maximum warp 0.05 mm.............................0.002 in
Reface limit from new 0.50 mm........................0.02 in
Valve springs
Free length 48.30 mm................................1.90 in
Fitted length 40.40 mm................................1.60 in
Load - valve closed 339±10 N .......................... 76±2...